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This dimension names the specific field a computing pioneer is best known for working in. Wikipedia notes that computer scientists may focus on areas including "theoretical computer science, numerical analysis, programming language theory, compiler, computer graphics, computer vision, robotics, computer architecture, operating system." Browsing this way collects every pioneer known for the same field.

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1959 CE 1
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1. Wikipedia: Computer architecture
WikipediaComputer architecture, History section, term-origin sentence, pioneer subcategory use
Quote, Computer architecture, History section, term-origin sentence, pioneer subcategory use
The term "architecture" in computer literature can be traced to the work of Lyle R. Johnson and Frederick P. Brooks, Jr., members of the Machine Organization department in IBM's main research center in 1959.
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