The Man Who Carried Computer Science on His Shoulders
- Krzysztof Apt tl;dr: Krzysztof details the life and career of Edsger Dijkstra." It is difficult to find another scientist who left such an impressive mark in the history of computer science."featured in #213
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The Computer Pioneer Who Built Modern China
- Leila McNeill tl;dr: Considered to be the “Mother of Chinese Computing, not only did Xia Peisu build the first home grown computer, she pioneered the countries CS education systems.featured in #174
The Mind At Work: Guido Van Rossum On How Python Makes Thinking In Code Easier
- Anthony Wing Kosner tl;dr: Inspiration behind Python was largely visual. There is a "quietness and simplicity of design" that makes it easier to see what’s going on. It's also why it's popular amongst amateurs and beginners.featured in #163
The Mind Behind Linux (2016 Video)
tl;dr: Fascinating conversation about the inception of Linux and Git, and the man behind them. The initial community involved in Linux was critical. Git was a result of managing Linux's growth. Both projects were to solve Linus' immediate needs.featured in #162
The Architect Of Modern Algorithms
tl;dr: Barbara won the Turing Award for developing the Liskov Substitution Principle. She discusses the harm of modern algorithms and her experiences of being an award winning female engineer.featured in #162
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Overlooked No More: Alan Turing, Condemned Code Breaker and Computer Visionary
- Alan Cowell tl;dr: Obituary of Alan Turing, one of the most influential code breakers of World War II and regarded as one of the most innovative thinkers of the 20th Century.featured in #145
Brian Kernighan Interviews Ken Thompson (Video)
tl;dr: Ken Thompson is the co-creator of the original Unix operating system. Brian worked on it with Ken at Bell Labs. Fascinating hour long interview.featured in #142