Their vision revolutionized the world, and I’m thankful for the personal computer, which has transformed how we live, work, and communicate.
The origin of the personal computer era is difficult to attribute solely to one individual; however, the contributions of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Steve Wozniak are undeniable. The three pioneers – Walt Disney, Henry Ford, and Steve Jobs – conceptualized and founded entities that gave birth to a plethora of companies and products that now extensively influence our modern society. I confess that Steve Jobs spearheaded not one, but two revolutionary technological advancements: the personal computer and the smartphone. Thanks, gents.
The internet’s humble beginnings are owed to Sir Tim Berners-Lee, whose ingenious creation of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) enabled seamless communication between computers, revolutionizing the way we interact with information. His subsequent development of HTTPS ensured secure data transmission, a vital component in today’s digital landscape.
The World Wide Web’s simplicity often goes unappreciated. One computer says “Hey, I have a text request” and another responds with “Here’s the text.” Yes, this is an oversimplification, but not by much. The Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) underlies 95% of what happens online, and I’m grateful for everything it has enabled since its inception. Thanks, Sir Tim Berners-Lee.
I’m grateful for object-oriented programming
As I grasped the fundamental concept of object-oriented programming (OOP), a sudden click of clarity illuminated my understanding, leaving me astonished. Object-Oriented Programming has seen a slight downturn in popularity recently, yet it remains the foundation for nearly every aspect of our coding endeavors today. As a paradigmatic framework for thinking about and designing software, its significance cannot be overstated. A profound debt is owed to pioneers such as Ole-Johan Dahl, Kristen Nygaard, Alan Kay, and many others who have contributed to its development.
