Software engineering · Durable canon

How to Write a Git Commit Message (2014)

chris.beams.io · first seen 2015 · unchecked

39.2durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 6 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
15
People
14
Peak
341
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20152021

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2021

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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery18.9/20
Persistence15.3/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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