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Who is generally credited with publishing the first computer program in 1843?

Ada Lovelace.

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Why: Ada Lovelace published an algorithm in 1843 intended for Babbage's Analytical Engine.

Huh, didn't know that: Ada Lovelace published an algorithm in 1843 intended for Babbage's Analytical Engine.

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Answer: Ada Lovelace. Ada Lovelace published an algorithm in 1843 intended for Babbage's Analytical Engine.

  1. Computer programming en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_programming
    The first computer program is generally dated to 1843 when mathematician Ada Lovelace published an algorithm
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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