Software engineering · Durable canon

Is developer compensation becoming bimodal?

danluu.com · first seen 2016 · unchecked

34.2durability70% 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.

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Submissions
5
People
5
Peak
381
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20162021

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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 discovery13.5/20
Persistence13.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
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