Software engineering · Durable canon
Want to write a compiler? Just read these two papers (2008)
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38.6durability64% 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
- 509
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2011—2026
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 traction3.9/30
Independent discovery12.0/20
Persistence15.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
