Software engineering · Durable canon
WTFPython: Exploring and understanding Python through surprising snippets
github.com · first seen 2017 · unchecked
46.1durability100% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 8 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
- 12
- People
- 11
- Peak
- 460
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2017—2025
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 discovery17.5/20
Persistence17.2/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion7.5/10
