Software engineering · Durable canon

Technical Papers Every Programmer Should Read (At Least Twice)

blog.fogus.me · first seen 2011 · unchecked

38.2durability39% 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
3
People
3
Peak
467
Status
unchecked

Submission history

20112014

2011
2012
2013
2014

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 discovery10.1/20
Persistence9.7/20
Generational reach5.6/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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