We take a comprehensive overview of the life and impact of Grace Hopper, a pivotal figure in computing and a U.S. Navy rear admiral. It highlights her academic background, earning degrees including a PhD in Mathematics from Yale, and details her key contributions to the field, notably inventing the first compiler and leading the development of the COBOL programming language. The text also covers her significant military service, where she rose to the rank of Rear Admiral, and mentions the numerous awards and recognitions she received throughout her career and posthumously. Finally, it touches upon her philosophy on innovation and education, concluding with an assessment of her lasting legacy on modern software development.

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