My contribution was small in the eyes of history, but immens... - Jean Jennings Bartik

"My contribution was small in the eyes of history, but immense in its consequences."

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."

"The machine was only as smart as the people programming it."

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