Software engineering · Durable canon

John Carmack discusses the art and science of software engineering

blogs.uw.edu · first seen 2012 · unchecked

35.0durability84% 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
7
People
7
Peak
271
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20122021

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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 traction0.0/30
Independent discovery15.8/20
Persistence14.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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