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Aside from developing APL, what else was Kenneth E. Iverson recognized for in the Turing Award?

  • Interactive systems and educational uses

  • Creating the first computer

  • Developing Internet

  • Developing Encryption techniques

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Interactive systems and educational uses of computers earned Kenneth E. Iverson, the creator of the programming language APL, the 1979 Turing Award. Iverson's contributions revolutionized the accessibility and usability of computing technology, particularly in educational settings, where his work paved the way for more intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
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