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“Understand well as I may, my comprehension can only be an infinitesimal fraction of all I want to understand.”

Quote by Ada Lovelace

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Ada Lovelace, a British mathematician, is hailed as a pioneer in the field of computer science. She collaborated with Charles Babbage on the design of the Analytical Engine and is credited with writing the first algorithm for it, making her the world's first programmer. Ada Lovelace was born on December 10, 1815, and died on November 27, 1852. more

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