Frances Spence

Computer Programmer and COBOL Contributor

Frances Spence - Computer Programmer and COBOL Contributor
Born

March 2nd, 1922
103 years ago

Died

2012
13 years ago — 90 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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A prominent figure in computer programming, contributed significantly to the development of the COBOL programming language. Worked as a programmer for the government and later for major companies, helping shape software applications that are foundational in business computing. Spence's work in the 1950s and 1960s laid the groundwork for modern programming practices and has influenced generations of programmers. Her expertise in COBOL established her as a pioneer in the field of software engineering.

Contributed to the development of COBOL

Worked on early business computing applications

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