Top Developers and Key Figures in the History of Programming

Invented the LISP programming language and coined the term 'Artificial Intelligence'.

Invented the World Wide Web and developed the first web browser and server.

Created the C++ programming language.

Created the Linux operating system and the Git version control system.

Developed the first compiler and contributed to the creation of COBOL.

Created the Python programming language.

Contributed to theoretical computer science, artificial intelligence, and cryptography. Known for the Turing Machine and deciphering the Enigma code.

Co-created the C programming language and the Unix operating system.

Considered the first computer programmer due to her work on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine.

Developed the Java programming language.