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Mike Woodger
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The Pilot ACE computer, now in the Science Museum, London
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| Born | 28 March 1923 |
| Citizenship | British |
| Alma mater | University College London |
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| Fields | Computer science |
| Institutions | National Physical Laboratory |
Michael Woodger (born March 28, 1923) is an important English computer scientist. He helped create the very first Pilot ACE computer. He worked with the famous scientist Alan Turing on this project. Later, he also helped design and write about computer languages like ALGOL 60 and Ada. He spent most of his working life at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in Teddington, London.
Early Life and Education
Michael Woodger was the oldest of four children. His father, Joseph Henry Woodger, was a biology professor. Michael finished his studies at University College London in 1943. After that, he worked for the Ministry of Supply. He helped with military projects during World War II.
Working with Early Computers
In May 1946, Michael joined the new Mathematics Division. This was at the National Physical Laboratory (NPL). At NPL, he worked with Alan Turing. They designed a computer called the ACE. After Turing left NPL, Michael continued the work. This led to the Pilot ACE computer. It started working in 1950. This was a very early and important computer!
Designing Computer Languages
Later in his career, Michael Woodger focused on computer languages. He helped create and improve languages like ALGOL 60. He also worked on Ada. These languages are like special codes. They tell computers what to do. His work helped make computers easier to program.
