Programming Patterns: The Story of the Jacquard Loom
andsoitis Sunday, February 01, 2026
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The article discusses the Jacquard loom, a revolutionary weaving machine that used punched cards to automate the production of complex patterns in textiles. It highlights how the Jacquard loom's use of programmable technology laid the foundation for the development of modern computers and information processing.
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