Grace Hopper: The Computing Pioneer Who Developed the First Compiler
Grace Hopper: The Computing Pioneer Who Developed the First Compiler One of the most influential and pioneering figures in the computing industry, there is no doubt that the accomplishments of American computer scientist and Rear Admiral in the U.S Navy, Grace Murray Hopper, should be celebrated. In this article we’ll look at her life, her work and the incredible impact she had on computing and programming, with particular focus on the significant milestone of her development of the first compiled computing language. Early Life and Education Grace Murray Hopper, who was born in New York City in 1906, had an aptitude for mathematics from a young age. At just 17, she enrolled at Vassar College and graduated cum laude, receiving her Bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1928. She then went on to complete her Master’s degree at Yale University in 1930, and stayed on there to work as a mathematics professor while pursuing her doctorate, which she obtained in 1934. After a few more years te...