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“When I was at Tek, I was frustrated that computer hardware was being improved faster than computer software. I wanted to invent some software that was completely different, that would grow and change as it was used. That's how wiki came about.”

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Ward Cunningham
Ward Cunningham

Ward Cunningham is a renowned computer programmer known for his contributions to the field of software engineering. He is most famous for inventing the concept of the wiki, a system for easy editing and sharing information, and has played a key role in the Agile Software Development movement. more

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