Bjarne Stroustrup
Computer Scientist, C++ Programming Language
A Danish computer scientist, played a pivotal role in developing the C++ programming language, which has become one of the most widely used programming languages in the world. Stroustrup began working on C++ in the late 1970s at Bell Labs, aiming to enhance the C programming language with features that support object-oriented programming. The first edition of 'The C++ Programming Language' was published in 1985, providing a comprehensive guide to the language. Over the years, Stroustrup contributed to various standards of C++, influencing its evolution and integration in software development. He has held academic positions at both Texas A&M University and Columbia University, educating future generations of programmers.
Developed the C++ programming language
Authored 'The C++ Programming Language'
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