Software engineering · Durable canon

John Carmack on inlined code (2014)

number-none.com · first seen 2016 · unchecked

43.9durability32% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 2 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
2
People
2
Peak
556
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20162024

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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 traction7.8/30
Independent discovery7.7/20
Persistence11.3/20
Generational reach12.2/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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