Ask HN: What Are the Masterworks of Software?

Ask HN: What Are the Masterworks of Software?
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https://twitter.com/adamthesherwood/status/1401308468263325698: A fundamental component of classical art training was copying works by masters. What are the masterworks of software engineering?

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