"If you can't give me poetry, can't you give me poetical science?"
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About Ada Lovelace
Ada Lovelace, born in 1815 as Augusta Ada Byron in London, England, is considered the world's first computer programmer. She collaborated with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine, creating what is now recognized as the first algorithm meant to be processed by a machine. Despite the prevailing stereotypes of her time that women could not excel in mathematics, Lovelace's profound understanding and foresight laid the foundation for modern computer programming. Her work and vision have cemented her legacy as a pioneer in the field of computing.
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