Computers were programmed by punching holes into paper (Seriously) | Punch Card Programming
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Ever wondered how people actually used to program computers? Spoiler: it involves paper, holes, and way too much patience. Get ready for a crazy trip back to the days when programming was more about punching holes in paper than typing on a laptop…
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Reading punch cards:
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Timelines:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 How it began with a loom
04:21 The Birth of Programming
09:06 How Punch Card Programming Worked
12:44 How to Read a Punch Card