Grace Hopper
1906 - 1992
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Biography
Grace Hopper (1906-1992) was an American computer scientist and United States Navy rear admiral. She was a pioneer in computer programming, known for her work on the Harvard Mark I computer and for developing the first compiler for a programming language. Hopper also popularized the term 'debugging' in the context of fixing computer glitches. Throughout her career, she made significant contributions to the development of programming languages and standards, including the development of COBOL.
Famous Quotes (5)
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The most dangerous phrase in the language is, 'We've always done it this way.'
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A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for.
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You don't manage people; you manage things. You lead people.
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Humans are allergic to change. They love to say, 'We've always done it this way.' I try to fight that. That's why I have a clock on my wall that runs counter-clockwise.
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It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission.