Programming for Boys and Men# In the early 1980s, a number of things changed which ended up with programming seen as a male profession, and a highly profitable and respected one. One of the changes was that some men in the computer business figured out how to make money selling software. This was particularly the case for Bill Gates who convinced companies like IBM to license his software, so he could continue making money as more people used it.
The late 1900s witnessed a turning point in programming, which came to be seen as a man's domain despite women's significant early contributions. I think this shift was fueled by tech industry growth and influential figures like Bill Gates, who introduced lucrative software licensing. Marketing predominantly to males further established this gender bias. Yet, I firmly believe that innovation flourishes with diversity, and we must strive to challenge these stereotypes and ensure equal opportunities for all in the tech industry.