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October 7-11, 1968: The NATO Software Engineering Conference helped popularize software engineering as a discipline.

Today, coding has been promoted from chaos to engineering.
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October 7, 2026 at 3:19 PM
techpostz.bsky.social
قبل أكثر من 100 عام من ظهور أول جهاز كمبيوتر،

كتبت

Ada Lovelace

آدا لوفليس أول برنامج في عام 1842

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#ComputingHistory

#ProgrammingHistory

#AdaLovelace

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August 31, 2026 at 8:39 AM
dotnetdave.bsky.social
August 25-28, 1970: Winston Royce presented the paper later associated with waterfall-style lifecycle thinking. Developers are still drying off.
#dotNetTips #RockYourCode #ProgrammingHistory
August 28, 2026 at 4:45 PM
dotnetdave.bsky.social
August 25, 1991: Linus Torvalds publicly announced the Linux kernel project.
#ProgrammingHistory #Linux
August 25, 2026 at 8:01 AM
dotnetdave.bsky.social
August 17, 1960: The first COBOL program successfully ran... and apparently never stopped. 🤓 😄
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August 17, 2026 at 4:16 PM
ipolyzos.com
The original Microsoft BASIC source code has been released by Bill Gates.

History meets code.

🔗 www.cnet.com/tech/computi...

#ProgrammingHistory #BillGates #RetroComputing #OpenSource
Bill Gates Has Published the Original Microsoft Source Code
It's "the coolest code I've ever written," the Microsoft co-founder says.
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June 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
rootbyte.bsky.social
From fjord simulations to global enterprise software—OOP's journey is wild. But did we ever truly grasp Alan Kay's original vision of "messaging"? Or did we settle for a simpler, less powerful interpretation? What do you think?

#ObjectOrientedProgramming #ProgrammingHistory #SoftwareDesign
March 14, 2026 at 3:31 AM
joeingeno.bsky.social
Why devs rely on tests instead of proofs for verification www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAcN...
Why devs rely on tests instead of proofs for verification
#UncleBob #Dijkstra #SoftwareEngineering #FormalVerification #UnitTesting #ProgrammingHistory #CleanCode #SoftwareTesting #ComputerScience #CodeQualityIn thi...
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May 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
cristodcgomez.dev
El nombre Python no viene de la serpiente, sino de "Monty Python's Flying Circus". Guido van Rossum era fan del grupo cómico y buscaba un nombre corto, único y ligeramente misterioso. Las referencias a sketches de Monty Python abundan en la documentación. 🎭

#Python #ProgrammingHistory #MontyPython
February 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
cristodcgomez.dev
LISP (1958) introdujo el recolector de basura, funciones como datos de primera clase y muchas otras características "modernas". La mayoría de innovaciones en lenguajes de programación ya existían hace 60+ años. 🔄

#ProgrammingHistory #LISP #FunctionalProgramming #Innovation
February 26, 2025 at 8:04 PM
programmerhumor-io.bsky.social
Who In Here Is Older Than The Y2K Bug?

#programming #Retrocomputing #Programminghistory #Technostalgia #Bestbuy

https://programmerhumor.io/programming-memes/who-in-here-is-older-than-the-y2k-bug-4zml
Who In Here Is Older Than The Y2K Bug?
October 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
programmerhumor-io.bsky.social
The Kids These Days Don't Know The Struggle

#programming #machinelearning #Programminghistory #Starwars #Developerskills

https://programmerhumor.io/ai-memes/the-kids-these-days-dont-know-the-struggle-6dat
The Kids These Days Don't Know The Struggle
September 27, 2025 at 3:21 AM
programmerhumor-io.bsky.social
When Compilers Stole My Punch Card Career

#programming #binary #Programminghistory #Techevolution #Punchcards

https://programmerhumor.io/programming-memes/when-compilers-stole-my-punch-card-career-0zud
When Compilers Stole My Punch Card Career
August 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
programmerhumor-io.bsky.social
Everything Is Just An App Now

#programming #Softwaredevelopment #Techhumor #Namingconventions #Programminghistory

https://programmerhumor.io/programming-memes/everything-is-just-an-app-now-wefi
Everything Is Just An App Now
July 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
programmerhumor-io.bsky.social
When No-Code Solutions Trigger PTSD

#programming #Softwaredevelopment #Legacycode #Programminghistory #Draganddrop

https://programmerhumor.io/programming-memes/when-no-code-solutions-trigger-ptsd-023v
When No-Code Solutions Trigger PTSD
May 14, 2025 at 5:25 AM
programmerhumor-io.bsky.social
Me At An ASCII Party

#programming #Techelitism #Nerdhumor #Programminghistory #Technicalpedantry

https://programmerhumor.io/programming-memes/me-at-an-ascii-party-hwu4
Me At An ASCII Party
April 9, 2025 at 9:00 PM
hncompanion.com
Many users felt strong nostalgia for early LOGO experiences, especially on Apple IIe. It significantly influenced their initial interest in programming and technology, proving its foundational educational impact. #ProgrammingHistory 2/6
December 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
hncompanion.com
Algol 68's historical significance is a major draw! Its design deeply influenced modern languages, including C. Commenters are excited to see this foundational language get new life, acknowledging its role in shaping programming paradigms. #ProgrammingHistory 3/6
November 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
hncompanion.com
The zero-based vs. one-based indexing debate isn't settled. Historical reasons & varying programming paradigms mean trade-offs exist. Understanding these choices, like C's zero-based vs. Pascal's one-based, is key for robust code. 🤔 #ProgrammingHistory 6/6
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
hncompanion.com
One historical approach mentioned was Lucid Common Lisp. It used an object-oriented method to model different target platforms, which helped drive compiler optimization for the specific environment. #ProgrammingHistory 2/5
July 1, 2025 at 11:00 PM
hncompanion.com
For many, the Spectrum was their first computer, sparking a love for programming. Its limitations were a catalyst, forcing deep understanding of hardware & fostering creativity through constraint. A unique learning experience. #ProgrammingHistory 3/5
June 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
hncompanion.com
There's a strong view that HyperCard was ahead of its time. Some argue it could have revolutionized personal computing further if integrated with the web. A missed opportunity for a visual, linked info tool. #ProgrammingHistory 4/6
June 8, 2025 at 1:00 AM
hncompanion.com
Overview: Recovered source code for Princeton INTERCAL compiler discussed on HN. An esoteric language w/ 'COME FROM', 'PLEASE'. Themes: unique features, satire, regex limits. #programminghistory 1/6
June 3, 2025 at 3:00 AM
jnationconf.bsky.social
Live at JNation: Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman shares “Java Nostalgia and Fun Facts: 30 Years of Innovation”
Software architect, professor and marathon runner takes us through the quirks and milestones that shaped a language.
#JNation #Java #Coimbra #ProgrammingHistory #JVM
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May 27, 2025 at 11:53 AM
rajesh30menon.bsky.social
Programming Through the Ages: A Journey from Punch Cards to Prompt Engineering
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#programminghistory #historyofprogramming #computerhistory #techhistory #promptengineering #internetboom #naturallanguage #AI #devops #lowcode #nocode #technospirituality #rajesh30menon #MondayVibes
Programming Through the Ages: A Journey from Punch Cards to Prompt Engineering | Rajesh Menon
Programming Through the Ages: A Journey from Punch Cards to Prompt Engineering /* The meticulous 70s and 80s The internet boom - 90s to 2000s From 2010 - 2020s - the age of consolidation Programming ...
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June 30, 2025 at 5:18 AM