James W. Hunt Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

James Wayne Hunt (1952–2021) was a notable African-American computer scientist and inventor, recognized for developing significant algorithms in computing, including the Hunt–Szymanski and Hunt–McIlroy algorithms. These algorithms were among the first non-heuristic algorithms used in the 'diff' utility for computing, proving foundational in fields like incremental version control systems, wiki engines, and molecular phylogenetics research software. His collaboration with Douglas McIlroy on the Unix diff was published in a seminal 1976 paper.

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Meaning of the name - James

supplanter, he who takes the place of another

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August 5, 1952 Facts

Generation Group

James W. Hunt belongs to the Baby Boomers group.

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Occupation: inventor | scientist

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.