Software engineering · Durable canon
Why functional programming matters (1990) [pdf]
cs.kent.ac.uk · first seen 2015 · unchecked
37.7durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 6 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
- 8
- People
- 8
- Peak
- 113
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2015—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 discovery16.6/20
Persistence16.1/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
