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Brendan EichAmerican programmer
Date of Birth: 01.01.1961
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Career Beginnings
- Mozilla and JavaScript
- CEO of Mozilla
- Controversy and Dismissal
- Legacy
Early Life and Education
Brendan Eich was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1961. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University and a Master's degree from the University of Illinois.
Career Beginnings
Eich began his career at Silicon Graphics, working on operating system development. In 1995, he joined Netscape Communications Corporation, where he famously created the first version of JavaScript in just 10 days.
Mozilla and JavaScript
In 1998, Eich joined Mozilla. By 2005, he had risen to become a director of the Mozilla Foundation and Chief Engineer of the Mozilla Corporation. He played a pivotal role in the development and popularization of JavaScript.
CEO of Mozilla
On March 24, 2014, Eich was appointed CEO of the Mozilla Corporation. However, his tenure was cut short by an intense online backlash.
Controversy and Dismissal
In 2008, Eich had donated $1,000 to California Proposition 8, an anti-same-sex marriage ballot initiative. This donation came to light in 2014, leading to widespread criticism. The dating site OkCupid blocked Firefox users in protest, and other companies joined the boycott. On April 3, 2014, the Mozilla Corporation announced Eich's resignation.
Legacy
Eich's contributions to the Internet are undeniable. JavaScript has become one of the most widely used programming languages, and his role in the open source movement has had a profound impact on the tech industry. Despite the controversy surrounding his resignation, Eich remains a respected figure in the field of computer science.
