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in programming, and in mathematics, it’s always been weird to me that frequently paired variables are basically the most easily confused for one another pairs, especially when written quickly or sloppily.

  • i and j
  • x and y
  • m and n
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exactly, this is so annoying. I don’t know by first-hand experience, but I also think p and q are confusing for dyslexic people.

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i knew i was forgetting some other common pairings, thank you. p/q and u/v always bugged me too.

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u and v were so difficult for me to differentiate in handwriting. My handwriting is not that pretty and the difference between a round bottom and a sharp bottom is not that big when stressed in an exam.

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