Ada Lovelace, often considered the first computer programmer, wrote the first algorithm intended for processing on a machine. Her visionary work in the mid-1800s laid the groundwork for modern computing. Lovelace's story is a testament to the creative and intellectual contributions women can make in technology, inspiring more women to explore and innovate within open source communities.
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