John Carmack
American programmer and game developer who pioneered 3D graphics technology through id Software. Carmack's engines for Doom and Quake revolutionized first-person shooters and game technology. His open-source releases of game engines and work on VR at Oculus demonstrate continued innovation. Carmack's technical excellence and hacker ethos influenced gaming and software development.
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