Computation Foretold.

Ada Lovelace, known as the world's first computer programmer, played a crucial role in the development of the first general-purpose computer. Lovelace's annotations on a paper about the analytical engine, designed by Charles Babbage, showcased her technical expertise and philosophical insights. She recognized the potential of computers to go beyond mathematical calculations and discussed concepts such as programmability and artificial intelligence. Despite never seeing a computer in action, Lovelace's visionary ideas laid the foundation for modern computing. Unfortunately, Babbage's analytical engine was never built due to lack of funding. [Extracted from the article]