Software engineering · Durable canon

Don't Call Yourself a Programmer

kalzumeus.com · first seen 2011 · unchecked

73.0durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 10 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.

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Submissions
22
People
20
Peak
1021
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20112026

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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 discovery20.0/20
Persistence19.5/20
Generational reach12.2/20
Sustained discussion10.0/10
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