when was the first computer invented

When was the first computer invented?

There are several classifications of the computer that create confusion; there is no easy to find the answer to the first computer invention. In 1822, Charles Babbage created the first mechanical computer, which was not really considered to resemble the used computer today. Therefore, the description is below that explains the invention of the first computer.

When was first used the "computer" word?

In 1613, the word computer was used for the first time by Richard Braithwaite in the book named The Yong Mans Gleanings. Until the 19th century, the definition of a computer was the same, when the industrial revolution created the machines. These machines had the main purpose of calculating.

The concept of first mechanical computer

In 1822, the first automatic computing machine was designed and developed by Charles Babbage, which was the Difference Engine. It had the ability to calculate numerous sets of numbers and generating hard copies of the results. Ada Lovelace helped the Babbage to developed the Difference Engine. The first computer by Babbage is considered the programmer, and he also wrote notes and sketches about the Difference Engine. Inappropriately, Babbage was unable to complete a full-portion functional type of this machine, as he had no sufficient fund. Later the Difference Engine No 2 was completed by the London Science Museum in June 1991. Later the printing mechanism was also completed by the London Science Museum.

In 1837, the Analytical Engine that was the first general mechanical computer, was proposed by Charles Babbage. It was the first general-purpose computer concept, which contained basic flow control, Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU), integrated memory, etc. Unfortunately, due to less funding, Charles Babbage also was unable to build this computer while he was alive. Henry Babbage (Charles Babbage's youngest son) completed this computer and performed basic calculations too.