Ada Lovelace (Mathematician)

Ada Lovelace was a 19th-century mathematician and writer, often regarded as the world's first computer programmer. Born in 1815, she collaborated with Charles Babbage on his early mechanical computer, the Analytical Engine. Lovelace recognized that this machine could go beyond mere calculation, envisioning it as a tool for processing symbols and creating complex algorithms. Her notes on the engine included what is considered the first algorithm intended for implementation on a machine. This foresight positions her as a visionary in computing, highlighting her significant yet often overlooked contribution to the field of computer science.