What are the disadvantages and advantages of EDVAC?

EDVAC (Electronic Discrete Variable Automatic Computer) had several advantages, including its use of binary representation for data and instructions, which simplified programming and improved efficiency. Additionally, it was one of the first stored-program computers, allowing for greater flexibility in running different programs without hardware changes. However, its disadvantages included a relatively slow processing speed compared to later computers and a complex architecture that made it difficult to program initially. Furthermore, the reliance on vacuum tubes made it less reliable and more power-consuming than later transistor-based systems.