Software engineering · Durable canon
A Neural Network in 11 Lines of Python
iamtrask.github.io · first seen 2015 · unchecked
31.6durability70% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 4 active years.
The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 5
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 341
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2015—2025
Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.
Explainable score
Every point has a reason.
Repeat traction3.9/30
Independent discovery10.8/20
Persistence14.4/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion2.5/10
