[9dev]

Does it really matter, tho?

[bandoti]

Another reason it matters is they might have done it differently which could inspire future improvements. :)

I like to read bibliographies for that reason—to read books that inspired the author I’m reading at the time. Same goes for code and research papers!

[pjmlp]

Some people think it matters to properly learn history, instead of urban myths.

[9dev]

History is one thing, who-did-it-first is often just a way to make a point in faction debates. In the broader picture, it makes little difference IMHO.