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Who was Ada Lovelace?

Who was Ada Lovelace?

Today, 13th October 2020, is Ada Lovelace Day. But who was Ada Lovelace?

Ada Lovelace is often described as the world’s first computer programmer. This may seem bizarre since she died in 1852, years before the first computer was even invented; what Lovelace did was write computer programs for an early computing machine that existed only on paper. 

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Why We Should Talk More About Women In Tech

Why We Should Talk More About Women In Tech

As a computing education provider, we are passionate about helping all young people learn skills that will set them up for successful lives in the future. International Day of the Girl aims to raise awareness of the obstacles women face, particularly when it comes to education and choosing their own future. 
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