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TechBits: The dawn of electronic computing began during World War II. In 1943, Colossus became the world’s first programmable electronic computer, built by British engineers to crack Nazi codes. Just a few years later, in 1945, ENIAC was unveiled in the United States as the first general-purpose electronic computer, capable of performing complex calculations at unprecedented speeds.
This era not only marked the birth of modern computing but also showcased the vital role of pioneering programmers like Jean Jennings Bartik, one of the original ENIAC programmers, whose interview is featured in this video.
Watch the full Tech Evolution Timeline video for groundbreaking inventions in history:
youtu.be/RcwP8lT8f48
TechBits: The dawn of electronic computing began during World War II. In 1943, Colossus became the world’s first programmable electronic computer, built by British engineers to crack Nazi codes. Just a few years later, in 1945, ENIAC was unveiled in the United States as the first general-purpose electronic computer, capable of performing complex calculations at unprecedented speeds.
This era not only marked the birth of modern computing but also showcased the vital role of pioneering programmers like Jean Jennings Bartik, one of the original ENIAC programmers, whose interview is featured in this video.
Watch the full Tech Evolution Timeline video for groundbreaking inventions in history:
youtu.be/RcwP8lT8f48
