Software engineering · Durable canon
Why software projects take longer than you think – a statistical model
erikbern.com · first seen 2019 · unchecked
37.7durability70% 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.
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- 5
- People
- 5
- Peak
- 700
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2019—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 traction3.9/30
Independent discovery13.5/20
Persistence12.8/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
