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Life & fun · January 10, 2021

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Using flamegraphs to read big HN threads

Using flamegraphs to read big HN threads launched on January 10, 2021 with 248 votes, #74 of 3,157 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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In plain words

This tool uses flamegraph visualization to help users navigate large Hacker News discussion threads. Instead of scrolling through countless comments linearly, it displays thread structure and comment sizes as a flamegraph, making it easier to identify popular discussion branches and follow conversation flows. It's designed for anyone who wants to quickly understand the shape and key topics of a major HN thread without reading every single comment.

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From the sources

Or use this bookmark: Flame It! ⬅ drag this to your bookmark bar, then click it while in a HNfrom trungdq88.github.io

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