In this episode of pplpod, we explore the incredible life and legacy of Margaret Hamilton, the pioneering American computer scientist who coined the term "software engineering". Join us as we dive into her groundbreaking work at the MIT Instrumentation Laboratory, where she directed the Software Engineering Division and led the development of the on-board flight software for NASA's Apollo program.

Discover how Hamilton’s brilliant error detection and recovery techniques—specifically her innovative "priority alarm displays"—averted an abort during a critical system overload and saved the historic Apollo 11 moon landing. We also discuss her continued impact on the tech industry through founding successful software companies like Higher Order Software and Hamilton Technologies, as well as her 2016 recognition with the United States' highest ci ...