In the mid-20th century, during the era of the ENIAC, the world's first general-purpose computer, women such as Jean Jennings Bartik and her colleagues were instrumental in programming and troubleshooting operations, laying the groundwork for future software development. Their expertise was crucial, yet their contributions were often overshadowed by their male counterparts. Nonetheless, this period marks a significant moment when women's roles in computing began shifting from peripheral to central, particularly in software innovation.
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