Computers were programmed by punching holes into paper (Seriously) | Punch Card Programming

Go to https://surfshark.com/codingwithdee for 4 extra months of Surfshark. Ever wondered how people *actually* used to program computers? Spoiler: it involves paper, holes, and way too much patience. Get ready for a crazy trip back to the days when programming was more about punching holes in paper than typing on a laptop… #programming #developer #tech Reading punch cards: https://craftofcoding.wordpress.com/2017/01/28/read-your-own-punch-cards/ Timelines: 00:00 Introduction 01:06 How it began with a loom 04:21 The Birth of Programming 09:06 How Punch Card Programming Worked 12:44 How to Read a Punch Card