What was the original meaning of the word 'computer' in the early 17th century?

A person who performed calculations.

What was the significance of Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine?

It was a general-purpose computer that could be programmed.

Ada Lovelace, for writing hypothetical programs for the Analytical Engine.

Grade 9th Grade · Technology · 80 min

I can describe the major milestones in the history of computing.

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Early Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #1

3 key concepts

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The earliest computing device was the abacus, which was invented in Mesopotamia around 2500 BCE.
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Before devices were called computers, the word 'computer' referred to a job title for a person who performed calculations.
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Charles Babbage designed the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine, earning him the title of the 'father of computing'.

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