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Peter Naur

1928–2016

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Peter Naur was a pioneering Danish computer scientist and a foundational figure in the early development of computing. He is best known for his work on the ALGOL 60 programming language, particularly the development of Backus-Naur Form (BNF), a crucial notation for defining programming language syntax. Throughout his career, Naur championed a human-centered approach to computing, emphasizing clarity, understanding, and the intellectual aspects of programming.

Computer Science

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The Design of the Algol 60 Report
Formalization in Program Development
The problem of programming
Psychology of programming
Computing: A Human Activity (edited)
The New Generation Computer Programming (1963)

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