1945
electronic Era
Plankalkül: The First Language
Konrad Zuse creates the first high-level programming language.
Detailed Analysis
Conceived for the Z3 and Z4 computers, Plankalkül introduced variables, arrays, and record types decades before they became standard in modern languages.
Historical Impact
This milestone represents a critical shift in how information is processed. By externalizing logic into a physical or electrical medium, it paved the way for subsequent innovations in the electronic era and beyond.
Context
Related architectural artifacts and OS simulations can be found in the museum.
Open Museum