ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer)

ENIAC (Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer) was one of the first general-purpose electronic digital computers, developed in the 1940s. It used thousands of vacuum tubes to perform calculations rapidly, making it capable of solving complex scientific and military problems much faster than manual methods. ENIAC was programmable but required manual setup of wiring and switches for different tasks. It marked a significant leap in computing technology, demonstrating the potential of electronic circuits for large-scale data processing, and laid the groundwork for modern computers. Its innovation transformed how complex calculations were approached, pioneering the digital age.