We were not pioneers because we sought fame, but because the... - Jean Jennings Bartik

"We were not pioneers because we sought fame, but because the work demanded pioneers."

Jean Jennings Bartik

Computer Programmer American 1924–2011

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"We were the first to do it, and I guess we'll always be remembered for that."

"Programming requires patience and attention to detail."

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"I never dreamed I would be doing this kind of work."