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Question: Who is considered the person who first recognised the potential of computing for general programming, beyond simple calculation?
Answer: Answer: Ada Lovelace
Description: Ada Lovelace (1815-1852) worked with Charles Babbage on his Analytical Engine and is often described as the first computer programmer. Her vision went beyond arithmetic to logic and general purpose machines.
(Source: Science Museum, 15 Nov 2025)
Source Link: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/women-computing