Software engineering · Durable canon
Conversations with a six-year-old on functional programming
byorgey.wordpress.com · first seen 2018 · unchecked
46.7durability64% 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
- 4
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 2074
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2018—2026
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 traction11.3/30
Independent discovery12.0/20
Persistence14.0/20
Generational reach4.4/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
