Boolean Operators

Common Boolean Operators

Boolean operators are used to create logical statements and control the flow of a program based on conditions. The three most common Boolean operators are AND, OR, and NOT.

AND Operator

• Definition: Returns true if both operands are true.
• Practical Use: Used when multiple conditions must be met.
• Example:

  if condition1 and condition2:
      print("this prints when both conditions are true")
  

OR Operator

• Definition: Returns true if at least one of the operands is true.
• Practical Use: Used when at least one condition needs to be met.
• Example:

if condition1 or condition2:
    print("this prints if at least one condition is true")

NOT Operator

• Definition: Returns true if the operand is false, and false if the operand is true.
• Practical Use: Used to reverse the logical state of its operand.
• Example:

if not condition:
    print("this will only print if the condition is false")

Boolean operators are fundamental in controlling program flow and making decisions based on multiple conditions.