Software engineering · Durable canon
Things I’ve learned in my 20 years as a software engineer
simplethread.com · first seen 2021 · unchecked
37.5durability32% 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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 2
- People
- 2
- Peak
- 1605
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2021—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 traction11.3/30
Independent discovery7.7/20
Persistence9.1/20
Generational reach4.4/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
