In memoriam: C. A. R. Hoare

T Crick

doi:10.1093/comjnl/bxag048

April 18, 2026The Computer Journal

In memoriam: C. A. R. Hoare

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The editorial commemorates Prof. Sir Charles Antony Richard Hoare and his impact on computer science.
Reflection on Hoare's contributions to algorithms, programming languages, and concurrency.
Highlight of his influential 1962 quicksort paper published in The Computer Journal.
Announcement of a dedicated collection in the journal to honor his legacy.
Recognition of Hoare as a defining figure in modern computer science.
Emphasis on the importance of his work for future generations in the field.

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Editorial commemorates contributions of C. A. R. Hoare to algorithms and computer science legacy.

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This editorial commemorates Prof. Sir Charles Antony Richard Hoare FRS FREng (1934–2026), one of the defining figures of modern computer science. It reflects on his enduring contributions to algorithms, programming languages, formal reasoning, and concurrency, with particular attention to his 1962 paper on quicksort in The Computer Journal. It also notes the journal’s intention to mark his legacy further through a dedicated collection.

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