The Preparation of Programs for an Electronic Digital Computer
The Preparation of Programs for an Electronic Digital Computer

Author: Maurice Vincent Wilkes

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Published: 1951

Total Pages: 192

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This is often considered the first book on computer programming. It was written for the EDSAC (Electronic Delay Storage Automatic Calculator) computer that began operation in 1949 as the world's first regularly operated stored program computer. The idea of a library of subroutines was developed for the EDSAC, and is described in this book. Maurice Wilkes lead the development of the EDSAC.

A Third Survey of Domestic Electronic Digital Computing Systems
A Third Survey of Domestic Electronic Digital Computing Systems

Author: Martin H. Weik

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Published: 1961

Total Pages: 1112

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Based on the results of a third survey, the engineering and programming characteristics of 222 different electronic digital computing systems are given. The data are presented from the point of view of application, numerical and arithmetic characteristics, input, output and storage systems, construction and checking features, power, space, weight, and site preparation and personnel requirements, production records, cost and rental rates, sale and lease policy, reliability, operating experience, and time availability, engineering modifications and improvements and other related topics. An analysis of the survey data, fifteen comparative tables, a discussion of trends, a revised bibliography, and a complete glossary of computer engineering and programming terminology are included.