Ada Lovelace : the making of a computer scientist / Christopher Hollings, Ursula Martin and Adrian Rice

This study examines Ada Lovelace's mathematical development and her foundational contributions to computer science. Using archival material, it details her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine and her early insights into computer programming and artificial intelligence.

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