Software engineering · Durable canon
Some of the error messages produced by Apple's MPW C compiler (2006)
cs.cmu.edu · first seen 2016 · unchecked
30.8durability64% 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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 4
- People
- 4
- Peak
- 270
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2016—2023
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 discovery12.0/20
Persistence13.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
