Ada Lovelace, often heralded as the first computer programmer, left an indelible mark on computer science. Though she passed away in 1852, her legacy thrives through the Ada Lovelace Day, celebrated every October to honor women in STEM. The Ada Initiative also took inspiration from her, supporting women in tech until 2015.
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