JavaScript and windlass: what they have in common

1. Step 1. JavaScript — is a kind of — Programming language. A language.
2. Step 2. Programming language — evolved from — Ada Lovelace’s program. Lovelace is regarded as the first programmer.
3. Step 3. Ada Lovelace’s program — uses — Babbage’s Analytical Engine. The program was written for the Analytical Engine.
4. Step 4. Babbage’s Analytical Engine — has part — Gear. Gears performed the calculations.
5. Step 5. Gear — includes — Ratchet. A toothed wheel with a pawl.
6. Step 6. Ratchet — is part of — Windlass. A ratchet holds the load.

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