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Alan Curtis Kay (born May 17, 1940) is an American computer scientist best known for his pioneering work on object-oriented programming and windowing graphical user interface (GUI) design. At Xerox PARC he led the design and development of the first modern windowed computer desktop interface.
May 13, 2024 · Alan Kay, American computer scientist and winner of the 2003 A.M. Turing Award for his contributions to object-oriented programming languages, including Smalltalk, and to personal computing. He devised the Dynabook, a concept for a small tablet-style computer with a flat screen.
Alan Kay is a computer scientist who invented many of the ideas behind object-oriented programming languages and personal computing. He led the team that developed Smalltalk and the Alto computer, and envisioned the Dynabook, a portable electronic device with a touch-screen and a keyboard.
Alan Kay not only coined this favorite tech-world adage, but has proven its truth several times. A true polymath, as well as inventor, he has combined engineering brilliance with knowledge of child development, epistemology, molecular biology and more.
Alan Kay’s visionary ideas about computers were instrumental in transforming the computer from an office machine into a mainstream communication device. Throughout his career at Xerox PARC, he attempted to encourage his colleagues to design small notebook size computers and create software that children could learn.
Jun 26, 2024 · Dr. Alan Kay, President of Viewpoints Research Institute, Inc., is a CHM Fellow, inducted in 1999. He is one of the earliest pioneers of object-oriented programming, personal computing, and graphical user interfaces.
Sep 16, 2021 · Alan Kay, the "father of personal computers", shares his insights on the history and future of computing and democracy in this interview. He discusses the role of media, culture, and technology in shaping human thinking and society.
