Who was Lady Ada Augusta?

Lady Ada Augusta, Countess of Lovelace, born in 1815, was a British mathematician and writer, best known for her work on Charles Babbage's early mechanical general-purpose computer, the Analytical Engine. She is often regarded as the first computer programmer due to her creation of algorithms designed for the machine. Ada Lovelace's visionary insights into computing and her understanding of its potential for creative applications have made her a significant figure in the history of computer science.