Day of the computer technician - a holiday, celebrated all over the world

The greatest invention of mankind is the computer. Without it, it is impossible to imagine modern life. Previously, only computer specialists worked on electronic computers, and now many computer programs (games) are available for preschool children.

Using a computer to solve complex production problems, type texts, make presentations and slideshows, send letters, communicate in social networks, process graphic images, simulate various processes. IT staff constantly improve existing software products and create new ones. In honor of these wonderful people, at least an unofficial, but still a holiday - Day of the computer engineer is established.

The Origin of an Important Date

All those who are involved in programming, web design, system administration and other activities related to computers are congratulated on February 14. It is believed that the first working computer appeared on this day, although attempts to create a "counting machine" were made earlier.

Half a century ago, members of the US military service demonstrated a device called Electrical Numerical Integrator And Calculator, abbreviated ENIAC I. Before the machine appeared, complex strategic calculations were made by people. However, as the development of technological progress, a person could not cope with a large number of complex calculations. Then it was decided to design such an apparatus that would perform strategic calculations in seconds, which was instructed by specialists in electronics and cybernetics.

The world's first computer was very cumbersome, occupying the entire space of a large room. But even on such a device it was possible to produce complex calculations in a short time. An impressive result was the modeling of weapons of the greatest destructive power. The calculations were carried out in accordance with the Ullam-Teller hypothesis.

Day of the programmer today

As computers are distributed around the world, this holiday is relevant for many people on the planet. In Russia, February 14 - Computer Day - the date is unofficial, but since the merits of IT specialists are recognized at the state level, since 2009, Russia has officially celebrated the Programmer's Day. To determine the date of the holiday, take the number of integers, expressed by one byte. Since most computers use the binary system of calculus, the day was also determined by the number of degrees of number 2, the value is less than 365. As a result of the calculations, the Russian programmers celebrated on September 13 or the day before if the year was a leap year.

As the Day of the programmer and programmer

All those who are involved in working with computers, as well as students and teachers of relevant educational institutions take part in the festivities. In offices or public catering establishments, tables are laid, artists and hosts are invited. An integral attribute of the holiday is a cake with a company logo or an inscription that relates to the world of computer technology. The corresponding symbolism or simply the inscription "February 14 - Computer Day" is also applied to souvenirs: mugs, pens, cups, T-shirts, notebooks.

Large enterprises of the industry hold conferences, exhibitions, seminars, lectures. Scientists and employees of firms report on new computer equipment, trends in the development of information technology, share their experience, test new equipment. Specially for this day, publications in profile publications are being prepared.

Despite the considerable contribution of programmers to the development of the national economy, in Russia this holiday has not yet become popular, but in the West the World Day of the computer engineer is celebrated with an unprecedented scale.

What the initiators of the holiday wish for

Traditional congratulations include wishes for health, happiness, success in personal life, high performance in work. Creative colleagues make congratulations on the Day of the programmer in verse or in prose. Programmers and system administrators receive wishes not to be afraid of voltage drops and unknown viruses, avoid dropping the connection between the modem and the collapsed "Windy", rejoice at the unshakeable firewall. Thanks to such congratulations and a good cultural program, the Day of the programmer and the programmer turns out to be joyful and memorable.

Gifts for programmers

No holiday can not do without a gift. On the day of the computer technician, it is customary to donate things intended for work at a computer or novelties of computer equipment. A good option is a digital notepad. This gadget is similar to a tablet, but differs in that it converts text into a photo format and translates letters written on paper into an electronic form. The user only needs to attach a sheet of paper with an inscription to the screen of the notebook and, after some time, the text will be in the memory of the digital device.

If the programmer is in a romantic relationship, the other half can present him with a mouse pad, combined with a frame for photography. For those who have not met their love, wireless mice with built-in scanner or without it will do. A new laptop, a keyboard with additional functions, a digital video camera, a tablet, a smartphone or other equally interesting gadget will be appreciated.

Similar holidays

Computer day is not the only holiday for IT workers. On the last Friday of July, congratulations are received by system administrators, and on September 9, the testers cover the festive table. Overseas celebrate the birthday of Ada Augusta Byron King (10 December), the first programmer in the world and the Day of Saint Isidore of Seville, patronizing computers and the Internet (April 4).