8 October 2026
Margaret Hamilton, Apollo Software Pioneer, Dies at 108
HNMargaret Hamilton, who led software development for the Apollo moon landing program and coined the term 'software engineering,' has died. The news drew significant tribute on Hacker News, with commenters reflecting on her legacy and profound impact on computing history as a foundational figure whose work enabled humanity's moon landing.
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