The most influential computer scientists include Alan Turing, the World War II code breaker commonly regarded as the “father of modern computing”; Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web; John McCarthy, inventor of the programming language LISP and artificial intelligence pioneer; and Grace Hopper, U.S. Navy officer and a key figure in the development of early computers such as the UNIVAC I as well as the development of the computer language compiler.
Who are the most well-known computer scientists?
Is computer science used in video games?
Video game development is grounded in the principles of computer science and programming. Modern graphics rendering in video games often employs advanced techniques such as ray tracing to provide realistic effects. The development of augmented reality and virtual reality has also expanded the range of possibilities of video game development.