[Experimental] The History of Computer Programming

This episode is an overview of the history and fundamentals of computer programming, focusing on both early mechanical control methods and a significant work of literature in the field.For example, Jean E. Sammet's 1969 book, Programming Languages: History and Fundamentals, chronicles over a hundred languages up to that time and is considered a classic reference.We will then examine the pre-history of programming, tracing the evolution of sequence control from ancient automata using pegged cylinders to the crucial development of Jacquard cards and the profound contributions of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine. We will then also discuss the genesis of the modern stored program concept in the twentieth century and the importance of allowing computers to manipulate their own instructions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.