boolean

Meanings

• noun

  A data type in programming that can only have one of two values: true or false.

  - "The result of a comparison operation in a programming language is a boolean value."
  - "In a conditional statement, the boolean expression determines whether the statement is executed or not."

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Synonyms

bool , flag

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Variants

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Boolean , Boolean algebra

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Etymology

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The term 'boolean' is named after George Boole, an English mathematician and philosopher who is considered the father of logic and Boolean algebra.

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Trivia

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1. George Boole's seminal work, 'An Investigation of the Laws of Thought, on Which Are Founded the Mathematical Theories of Logic and Probabilities', was published in 1854.

2. Boolean logic was used in early electronic digital computers, such as the Colossus and the ENIAC, to perform logical operations.

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1. Algebra, Logic: Boolean logic is a branch of mathematics that deals with logical expressions and their manipulation using Boolean algebra.

2. Digital electronics, Computer technology: Boolean logic is the foundation of digital electronics and computer technology, as digital circuits and computers use binary (two-valued) logic to represent and manipulate information.

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Boolean logic and Boolean algebra are fundamental concepts in computer science and have played a significant role in the development of digital electronics and computer technology.

How to Memorize "boolean"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a light switch: it's either on (true) or off (false).
   - Visualize a conditional statement: if the condition is true, the statement is executed; otherwise, it is skipped.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the boolean value 'true' with the concept of 'yes' or 'on'.
   - Associate the boolean value 'false' with the concept of 'no' or 'off'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'True is for me, False is for you' to remember the difference between 'true' and 'false'.

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