Grace Hopper, a rear admiral in the U.S. Navy and a computer scientist, is best known for her work on the Harvard Mark I computer, a partnership between IBM and Harvard University. Hopper's contributions to computer programming and software development, including the creation of the first compiler, were groundbreaking. Her success laid the foundation for future programming languages, proving the value of collaboration between academic institutions and the tech industry.
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