Programming Language Cultures: Automating Automation by Brian Lennon (review).

"Programming Language Cultures: Automating Automation" by Brian Lennon explores the impact of software on society, arguing that understanding programming languages is crucial to comprehending the effects of computerization. Lennon's book delves into the history and development of programming languag...

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Publicado en:Technology & Culture Vol. 66; no. 2; pp. 589 - 592
Autor principal: Priestley, Mark
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Johns Hopkins University Press Apr2025
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