Source: wikibot/history-of-software
= History of software
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The history of software is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of computers and technology. Here's an overview of the key milestones in the development of software: \#\#\# 1. **Early Beginnings (1940s-1950s)** - **Theoretical Foundations**: The concepts of algorithms and computation were described by mathematicians like Alan Turing and John von Neumann in the 1930s and 1940s.