Web & internet · Durable canon
In search of the perfect URL validation regex (2010)
mathiasbynens.be · first seen 2014 · unchecked
30.9durability61% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 3 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
- 152
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2014—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 discovery10.8/20
Persistence12.6/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
