1. Fundamentals of Software Development 1Slide 1 Grace Hopper (1906-1992) An influential force and a legendary figure in the development of programming languagesAn influential force and a legendary figure in the development of programming languages The first person to conceive of the use of compilers in computers (operational in 1952)The first person to conceive of the use of compilers in computers (operational in 1952) –Claimed laziness as a motivation The first commercial high-level programming language, called FLOW-MATICThe first commercial high-level programming language, called FLOW-MATIC –major forerunner of COBOL Instrumental role in the development of the COBOLInstrumental role in the development of the COBOL Always held multiple jobsAlways held multiple jobs –Academia –Industry –Military

2. Fundamentals of Software Development 1Slide 2 Grace Hopper’s Bug Moth found trapped Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator while it was being tested 9/9/1945Moth found trapped Mark II Aiken Relay Calculator while it was being tested 9/9/1945 –at Relay # 70, Panel F Hopper coined the term “bug”Hopper coined the term “bug” The machine was "debugged" by removing the bugThe machine was "debugged" by removing the bug –this introduced the term "debugging a computer program"

3. Fundamentals of Software Development 1Slide 3 Her Life Born December 9, 1906, in New York.Born December 9, 1906, in New York. –Oldest of 3 children Also known asAlso known as –“Amazing Grace” –“Grand Old Lady of Software.” Mathematics and physics major at Vassar College (1928)Mathematics and physics major at Vassar College (1928) MA (1930) & PhD (1934) Mathematics from Yale UniversityMA (1930) & PhD (1934) Mathematics from Yale University Taught at Vassar CollegeTaught at Vassar College Rose to the rank of Rear Admiral (at age 82)Rose to the rank of Rear Admiral (at age 82)

4. Fundamentals of Software Development 1Slide 4 Recognition “Man of the Year” by the Data Processing Management Association (1969)“Man of the Year” by the Data Processing Management Association (1969) The Harry M Goode Memorial Award (1970)The Harry M Goode Memorial Award (1970) The first woman to be elected Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society (1973)The first woman to be elected Distinguished Fellow of the British Computer Society (1973) At least 37 honorary degrees between 1972 and 1987At least 37 honorary degrees between 1972 and 1987 National Medal of Technology (1991)National Medal of Technology (1991) Also has a Navy ship named after herAlso has a Navy ship named after her

5. Fundamentals of Software Development 1Slide 5 Sources http://www-groups.dcs.st- and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Hopper.ht mlhttp://www-groups.dcs.st- and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Hopper.ht mlhttp://www-groups.dcs.st- and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Hopper.ht mlhttp://www-groups.dcs.st- and.ac.uk/~history/Mathematicians/Hopper.ht ml