Grace Hopper's contribution to the development of programming languages is fundamental to understanding the evolution of computer programming. She conceptualized and led the development of the first compiler, a crucial step that translated human-readable code into machine language, thus bridging the gap between human thought processes and the binary language of computers. This innovation paved the way for the development of higher-level programming languages, making programming more accessible and efficient.
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