Software engineering · Durable canon
To the brain, reading computer code is not the same as reading language
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25.6durability55% 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
- 4
- People
- 3
- Peak
- 365
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2020—2024
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 discovery9.0/20
Persistence11.6/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
