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“If we can dispel the delusion that learning about computers should be an activity of fiddling with array indexes and worrying whether X is an integer or a real number, we can begin to focus on programming as a source of ideas.”

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Hal Abelson
Hal Abelson

Hal Abelson is a renowned computer scientist and educator. Born on April 26, 1947, he is currently a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Professor Abelson has made significant contributions to the field of computer science, particularly in programming languages, software engineering, and computer ethics. His research has had a profound impact on computer science education and practice. more

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