Abstract
In 1981 the BBC partnered with Acorn to create an ambitious new home computer. Intended to accompany TV and Radio programs as part of their Computer Literacy project, it quickly found its way into schools and homes across the UK and beyond, capturing the imagination and enthusiasm of a generation of youngsters.
The legacy of the BBC Micro still runs through our industry. Jeremy tells the story of its impact from his 1980s perspective as the teenage author of a series of BBC Micro books through to his reflections in 2024 as a veteran open source maintainer.
In an entertaining presentation packed with stories and wisdom, Jeremy will explore what made the BBC Micro so magical and what we can learn from it today.
QCon London 2024 is a three day conference for senior software engineers, architects and team leads. An international program committee of working engineers selects every session. Patterns and practices, not products and pitches.