Peter Naur

Peter Naur was a Danish computer scientist known for his significant contributions to programming languages and the development of computer science as a discipline. He is best remembered for his work on "BNF" (Backus-Naur Form), a notation used to describe the syntax of programming languages, making it easier to understand and implement them. Naur emphasized the importance of understanding how computers and programming languages work, advocating for a holistic view of computer science that includes human factors and societal implications. His work has influenced how we design programming languages and the way we teach computer science today.