Ada Lovelace was an early programmer who is widely considered to be the first computer programmer. She was born in 1815 and worked on Charles Babbage's Analytical Engine, a mechanical general-purpose computer. Her work included writing the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine. She is remembered for her contributions to the field of computer science and is often referred to as the 'first computer programmer'. The term EARLY PROGRAMMER LOVELACE is a reference to ADA Lovelace and her pioneering work in the field of computer programming.