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In 1848, in her notes, Ada described how codes could be created for devices to handle letters and symbols along with numbers. She also theorized a method for the engine to repeat a series of instructions, a process known as looping that computer programs use today. For her work, Ada is often considered to be the first computer programmer.
The annual Ada Lovelace day, which this year falls on 15 October, aims to raise the profile of women working in STEM subjects across the globe. It’s a chance for the STEM community to talk about the achievements of the women they most admire. So we’d like to know who inspires you: who is today’s Ada Lovelace?
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