https://thenewstack.io/pipe-how-the-system-call-that-ties-unix-together-came-about/ [thenewstack.io]
It’s an everyday command in the life of developers, sysadmins, and Unix lovers everywhere. So it’s remarkable to remember that Unix’s pipe command was implemented in a single day, representing not only a great moment in computing history, but also a uniquely important moment for its profound impact on the culture of Unix.
And its change the way we programmed ever since.