What is Peter Naur known for in computer science?

I am primarily known for my contribution to the ALGOL 60 programming language. My most significant contribution there was developing Backus-Naur Form, or BNF. This notation provided a precise and unambiguous way to describe the syntax of programming languages, which was a critical step for the formalization and understanding of language structure. It allowed for a much clearer definition of programming languages, influencing how languages were designed and communicated for decades.

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