A History of Computing: The Mechanical Marvels of Babbage and Lovelace

When was the first computer built? And who wrote the first
computer program?


The History of Computing series is here to uncover how we got
from punchcards to complex tech we study today! Join Alex and
Keith as they explore the life and legacy of the first pioneers
of computer science, and dive into the mechanical marvels ️ they
envisioned. Discover:


The journey to develop the very first computing machines ,

How a computer without electricity was even possible, and

How Ada Lovelace became the first ever computer programmer



01:09 Ada’s upbringing 02:02 Background on Babbage 03:06 The
Difference Engine No. 1 08:44 Ada meets Babbage 09:28 Ada’s path
in mathematics 10:29 The Analytical Engine 14:55 The First
Computer Programmer 15:44 The Difference Engine No. 2 16:50
Babbage and Ada’s legacy


Music Credits: - Bach Brandenburg Concerto no3 mvt3 Allegro by
Advent Chamber Orchestra - Erik Satie: Gymnopedie No 2 by Kevin
MacLeod