Being able to program a computer or creating software is similar to knowing another language. This is not something that comes easily to everyone, and on the same principle, it was almost impossible for most to master.
There was no conception of information technology in the world of our ancestors. Their conceptions of computing merely mathematical skills and technology used was an abacus. Simple devices using pegs and cams were subsequently used to control the movements, but this is far from what the world is used for today.
actual computer programming dates back to the 1880s and registration of the data was then read by a machine. This was achieved by simple punch cards, and became the basis of the data processing industry. In 1896 the tabulation Machine Company was founded that later became a small company we know today as IBM.
Before the 1950s it was likely find that each machine was using a different set of instructions, even when the same purpose is served. This was because each program is carefully created individually, which resulted in slight variations from one machine to the next.
It could be compared to those early days of trying to use his barber beardless in royal style in mind. That the power button is pressed, and get to work, keeping fingers crossed that the beard will be fine fingers. Programmers worked willy-nilly, that constitute matter on the fly and hoping everything went well. The only difference is that when you mess with his barber who just shave the whole thing, and wait regrow. This method of programming gambling led to expensive machinery not have programming available to work well.
1954 saw the introduction of FORTRAN and the world of computer programming changed forever. This had a real functional implementation, rather than designing on paper. punch cards are still used, but as the hardware was reduced in price, could create programs by writing directly on the computer. This led to publishers who could make changes and corrections, and eventually mobile storage as disks that allow install a program on a number of units at a time.
Undoubtedly, we have come a long way, although it is not likely that within 50 years, our grandchildren will be looking at our programming as if it is archaic. The age of technology is in full swing, with the changes and improvements that occur each second. The next time you are frustrated by trying to read the code, just remember punch cards. At least today, programming is as trimming his beard, which if you mess just press delete and start again.
There was no conception of information technology in the world of our ancestors. Their conceptions of computing merely mathematical skills and technology used was an abacus. Simple devices using pegs and cams were subsequently used to control the movements, but this is far from what the world is used for today.
actual computer programming dates back to the 1880s and registration of the data was then read by a machine. This was achieved by simple punch cards, and became the basis of the data processing industry. In 1896 the tabulation Machine Company was founded that later became a small company we know today as IBM.
Before the 1950s it was likely find that each machine was using a different set of instructions, even when the same purpose is served. This was because each program is carefully created individually, which resulted in slight variations from one machine to the next.
It could be compared to those early days of trying to use his barber beardless in royal style in mind. That the power button is pressed, and get to work, keeping fingers crossed that the beard will be fine fingers. Programmers worked willy-nilly, that constitute matter on the fly and hoping everything went well. The only difference is that when you mess with his barber who just shave the whole thing, and wait regrow. This method of programming gambling led to expensive machinery not have programming available to work well.
1954 saw the introduction of FORTRAN and the world of computer programming changed forever. This had a real functional implementation, rather than designing on paper. punch cards are still used, but as the hardware was reduced in price, could create programs by writing directly on the computer. This led to publishers who could make changes and corrections, and eventually mobile storage as disks that allow install a program on a number of units at a time.
Undoubtedly, we have come a long way, although it is not likely that within 50 years, our grandchildren will be looking at our programming as if it is archaic. The age of technology is in full swing, with the changes and improvements that occur each second. The next time you are frustrated by trying to read the code, just remember punch cards. At least today, programming is as trimming his beard, which if you mess just press delete and start again.