John M. Ousterhout

John M. Ousterhout is an influential computer scientist known for his work in software systems and programming languages. He is the creator of the Tcl scripting language and the Tk GUI toolkit, which are widely used for developing applications with graphical interfaces. Ousterhout has also contributed to the field of distributed systems and the study of how computer systems manage resources efficiently. He is a professor at Stanford University and has authored significant research papers and books, helping shape modern software development practices and promoting the importance of simplicity and usability in programming.