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If you’re reading this page, that means you want to know a little more than what I mention on the homepage. Thanks for your interest and curiosity!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why “i13e”?

i13e is a numerical contraction of my first and last name. A numerical contraction is a type of acronym that is formed by combining letters and numbers to make a shorter form of a word or phrase. In the case of i13e, the letters “i” and “e” are the first and last letters of my name “ianbreckenridge”, and the number 13 represents the number of letters in between.

>>> name = "ianbreckenridge"
>>> print(f"{name[0]}{len(name[1:-1])}{name[-1]}")
i13e

What’s that symbol?

The favicon I’ve chosen for my blog is called a glider. It’s more than just an icon; it’s a representation of the hacker mindset and the spirit of creative problem-solving. This symbol originates from Conway’s Game of Life, a fascinating cellular automaton where the glider pattern exhibits a remarkable and dynamic movement based on very basic rules. It signifies ingenuity and adaptability, embodying the idea that innovation can thrive within structured environments.