The History of Computer Programming: Computers began in 1822 with Charles Babbage's invention of the difference engine. This was in fact the first mechanical computer ever; it could perform simple calculations and executed these tasks by changing gears for different operations... " The earliest form of a computer language was physical motion." ... The first point he made became known as "Shared-Program Technique", it stated that the actual computers hardware should be simple and not need to be hand-wired for each program. Instead, complex instructions should be used to control...

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As with most computer related languages, despite the greatest security measures, there are still holes that can be exposed. ... If a computer has sufficient hardware and software to record and to play sound, it would be possible for a hacker to not only listen in to a users conversation, but to also record and copy the conversation. ... Whereas if it occurred on a stand-alone computer used by an individual playing games then would bring little problems. 4. ... A mobile code that is unwelcome by all (apart from the creator) is a computer virus. These generally target personal computers and ...

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He was inspired by the concept of "clean room" in the semi-conductor industry, and introduced the approach of removing the defects during the early stages of manufacturing into Software Engineering The name "Cleanroom" was originally derived from the semi-conductor industry, where a physical clean room exists to prevent introduction of defects during hardware manufacturing. ...

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