Software engineering · Durable canon

What every programmer should know about memory

lwn.net · first seen 2010 · unchecked

36.9durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 7 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
8
People
8
Peak
129
Status
unchecked

Submission history

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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 discovery16.6/20
Persistence17.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion2.5/10
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