John Cocke was an American computer scientist at IBM recognized for major contributions to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design. Considered by many to be the father of RISC architecture, he won the 1987 ACM Turing Award. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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AwardComputer History Museum Fellow 1 AwardIEEE John von Neumann Medal 1 AwardNational Medal of Science 1 AwardSeymour Cray Computer Engineering Award 1 AwardBenjamin Franklin Medal 1 AwardNational Medal of Technology and Innovation 1 Connections
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John Cocke (May 30, 1925 - July 16, 2002) was an American computer scientist at IBM and recognized for his large contribution to computer architecture and optimizing compiler design. He is considered by many to be "the father of RISC architecture." He won the 1987 ACM Turing Award.
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May 30, 1925
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July 16, 2002
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The algorithm is named after some of its rediscoverers: John Cocke, Daniel Younger, Tadao Kasami, and Jacob T.
Invented: CYK Algorithm, Lead paragraph
The algorithm is named after some of its rediscoverers: John Cocke, Daniel Younger, Tadao Kasami, and Jacob T.
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