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Grace Hopper, often referred to as the "Queen of Code," was a visionary computer scientist whose contributions revolutionized the field of computing. As one of the first programmers of the Harvard Mark I, an early electromechanical computer, she played a crucial role in the development of programming languages. Her most notable achievement was creating the first compiler, a tool that translates human-readable code into machine language, which laid the groundwork for the development of COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language), one of the earliest and most enduring high-level programming languages. Hopper's work bridged the gap between human thought and machine processing, making computers more accessible and versatile. Her legacy continues to shape modern computing, earning her a place as one of the true pioneers of the digital age.