Farewell, Margaret Hamilton.
You were an inspiration to so many, and a remarkable example of what code optimization can achieve.
You showed us how to make the impossible possible, even with limited technology.
And in some way, your example helped shape my own journey in computing.
#MargaretHamilton
Stefano Marinelli
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