Software engineering · Durable canon
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30.2durability48% 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
- 3
- People
- 3
- Peak
- 233
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2012—2019
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 discovery10.1/20
Persistence12.6/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
