Welcome to The History of Computing interactive timeline!
This website contains a condensed history of how computers evolved technologically, with a special focus on the people who made it, the impact it had on society, and the events that shaped the industry.
Although this is a student project, the scale and unique features of this website make it a great resource for anyone interested in the history of computing.
126 Unique Events
Each event contains the year it happened, a detailed description, a relevant image, and a link to any related events.
7 Historical Eras
The timeline spans over 5,000 years of history, from the invention of the Abacus to the invention of the iPhone. The user can traverse seamlessly between eras for a more convienient experience.
6 Unique Categories
Unlike most other projects about the history of computing, this website focuses on more then just hardware and software. Users can explore different subjects based on their interests.
Source Citations
Each event has a list of sources that can be used to verify the accuracy of the information presented.