Welcome, friend.
Read on for adventure, but beware! The algorithms you encounter herein will change how you think—about software, about the world, about everything. You may never be the same again…
22 April 2014 — In which our heroes are introduced and walk voluntarily into a hedge maze of unknown dimension. Also, a bit of foreshadowing which may or may not involve meat processing. 827 words. 3 minutes.
5 May 2014 — Wherein Fabian learns that algorithms are like dances, and mazes are like circles. Basil introduces the basics of maze navigation, and reveals the First Great Secret of Wizardry. 3550 words. 12 minutes.
12 May 2014 — In which we interrupt the story to ask Dr. Smockwhitener a few questions, and maybe suggest something unfortunate in Fabian's near future. 959 words. 3 minutes.
27 May 2014 — Fabian confesses to a youthful dalliance, discovers how flooding a maze is like Dijkstra's algorithm, and faces at least two terrifying things. 4003 words. 13 minutes.
9 June 2014 — Basil relaxes in the drawing room and tries to learn some Curmudgeon family history. He meets Fergus' assistant. A comparison of maze algorithms is set forth. 4580 words. 15 minutes.
23 June 2014 — Wherein Basil gives Fabian a pep talk, reveals the Second Great Secret of Wizardry, and subsequently shows how a maze is equivalent to a tree. Also, more of Fabian's history is set forth. 3622 words. 12 minutes.
30 June 2014 — In which we witness the negotiation of an unusual contract. Fabian learns the significance of a certain kind of sandwich, as well as a new use for ukuleles. The deceptive nature of greediness is demonstrated. 4830 words. 16 minutes.
8 July 2014 — Fabian eats a secret message, discovers an old friend, attempts another escape, and uncovers a dark secret. 3636 words. 12 minutes.
15 July 2014 — Wherein Fabian learns how to color, and how to count. Later, a chance encounter leads him somewhere wholly unexpected. 3131 words. 10 minutes.
20 July 2014 — In which the consequences of Fabian's youthful foolishness are revealed, and Fabian learns the true significance of his father's saying. 5014 words. 17 minutes.
21 July 2014 — Fabian finds himself in unexpected attire as he bids adieu to Curmudgeon Castle, and sets his face toward future adventures. 1377 words. 5 minutes.
Thus concludes the first adventure of Basil & Fabian!
If you have any suggestions for future adventures, especially algorithms that you think Basil and Fabian could help shed some light on, please send me an email and let me know!
