early computing

Early computing refers to the development of mechanical and electronic devices designed to perform calculations and process data before modern computers. These pioneers, like Charles Babbage with his Analytical Engine and early electronic calculators, laid the groundwork for digital technology. Machines such as the ENIAC in the 1940s used vacuum tubes to perform complex computations, primarily for scientific and military purposes. Early computing relied on fundamental principles of logic and automation, progressing from mechanical gears to electronic circuits. This era set the stage for the advanced, compact, and powerful computers we use today.