Computers and Code Historic Timeline by Alen Ryzhkov

1843: Ada Lovelace

275809s — 2024-09-18 17:51:07 UTC

Ada Lovelace is considered the first computer programmer. She wrote about the first ever computer called the analytical engine that could preform complex calculations using a set on simple instructions.

1975: Microsoft

275809s — 2024-09-18 17:58:02 UTC

In 1975 Microsoft appeared on the scene with their first ever product called the ALTAIR basic. Which was an interpreter for the BASIC programing language.

1998: Google

275809s — 2024-09-18 18:05:20 UTC

Google was founded by 2 Stanford students named Larry Page and Sergey Brin. Their first product was called Backrub and an was a search engine that used links to determine the importance of each individual page.

1995: Java

275809s — 2024-09-18 18:12:43 UTC

Java is a programming language made by James Gosling. Java was a very easy to learn high performance programming language that allowed multithreading, and was called Best Products of 1995 by the TIME MAGAZINE.

2700 B.C: Abacus

275809s — 2024-09-18 18:17:26 UTC

The abacus was the first created machine used for computing. Even though it was manually operated the abacus is widely considered the first ever instance of a computer.

2007: Apple Makes First Smartphone

275809s — 2024-09-18 18:24:58 UTC

Apple brought the originally bulky and non-portable computers into a form that could easily fit into you pocket. This invention was ground breaking for the tech industry because it allowed for internet access in everyone's pocket.

1991: Linux

275809s — 2024-09-20 16:19:02 UTC

Linux is an open source operating system. It was significant because it was an operating system that could work on both personal computers and mobile phones.

1997: WIFI

275809s — 2024-09-20 16:23:16 UTC

Wi-Fi was a ground-breaking technological achievement because it allowed for instantaneous transfer of information across the world. This was a large advancement that caused the internet to become what it is today.

1972: C Programming Language

275809s — 2024-09-20 16:27:41 UTC

C is a general purpose programming language made by Dennis Richie. It is significant because it was used to program operating systems like Windows, complicated programs, and games.

1980s: PC Revolution

275809s — 2024-09-20 16:31:24 UTC

During the 1980s period personal computers (PCs) shifted away from being a business only accessory and turned into an everyday household item.