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Ada Lovelace is widely considered to be the world's first computer programmer. In 1843, she wrote an algorithm for Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, a proposed mechanical general-purpose computer. Lovelace's algorithm is considered to be the first computer program, as it was intended to be processed by a machine and could perform a series of complex mathematical calculations. Lovelace also recognized the potential for computers to go beyond number-crunching and be used for creative endeavors, such as generating music or graphics. Her contributions to computer science and her foresight into the potential of computing have earned her a place in history as a pioneer in the field.