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In order to write invent COBOL Rear Admiral Grace Hopper had to invent programming languages, compilers, linkers and the entire modern IT industry - and then sh
by gordonguthrie 14y ago
In order to write invent COBOL Rear Admiral Grace Hopper had to invent programming languages, compilers, linkers and the entire modern IT industry - and then she had to implement them, without a programming language or a compiler or a linker.
That is the TAO of COBOL - the mother of us all.
- shaunxcode 14y agoIt is also important to remember that COBOL was the result of design by committee in the attempt to please all parties and not her opus. This is an incredible book about her life and contribution: http://www.amazon.com/Invention-Information-Lemelson-Studies-Innovation/dp/0262517264 http://www.amazon.com/Invention-Information-Lemelson-Studies...
- gordonguthrie 14y agoI know - I was simplyfing a bit for dramatic effect. Book looks interesting, will check it out.