Timeline of computing

The timeline of computing represents the key developments and milestones in the history of computer technology and its evolution over the years. Here’s a brief overview of significant events and advancements: ### Pre-20th Century - **Abacus (circa 500 BC)**: One of the earliest known calculating devices. - **Mechanical Calculators (17th Century)**: Devices like Blaise Pascal's Pascaline and Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz's Step Reckoner.