<\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\nx <\/span>=<\/span> <\/span>5<\/span><\/span>\ny <\/span>=<\/span> <\/span>10<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n# Comparison operators<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>x <\/span>==<\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># False<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>x <\/span>!=<\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># True<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>x <\/span><<\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># True<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>x <\/span>><\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># False<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\n# Logical operators<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>x <\/span><<\/span> y <\/span>and<\/span> x <\/span>!=<\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># True<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>x <\/span>><\/span> y <\/span>or<\/span> x <\/span>==<\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># False<\/span><\/span>\nprint<\/span>(<\/span>not<\/span> x <\/span>==<\/span> y<\/span>)<\/span> <\/span># True<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn the above example, we have two variables x and y with values of 5 and 10 respectively. We then use comparison operators to compare the values of x and y, which result in Boolean expressions that evaluate to True or False. We also use logical operators to combine these expressions into more complex expressions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Understanding Boolean conditionals is crucial for writing effective Python programs. By mastering these concepts, you’ll be able to write code that makes decisions based on specific conditions and control the flow of your program accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are Boolean Conditionals?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Boolean conditionals are statements that evaluate to either true or false. In Python, we use boolean values (True and False) to represent these conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boolean conditionals are used in decision-making structures such as if statements, while loops, and for loops. They allow the program to execute different blocks of code depending on whether a condition is true or false.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, let’s say we want to check if a variable x is greater than 10. We can use a boolean conditional like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/circle><\/circle><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\nx <\/span>=<\/span> <\/span>15<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\nif<\/span> x <\/span>><\/span> <\/span>10<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>print<\/span>(<\/span>"<\/span>x is greater than 10<\/span>"<\/span>)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn this case, the condition “x > 10” evaluates to True because x has a value of 15. Therefore, the code inside the if statement will be executed and the output will be “x is greater than 10”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s important to note that boolean conditionals can be combined using logical operators such as “and”, “or”, and “not”. This allows us to create more complex conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, let’s say we want to check if a variable x is between 10 and 20. We can use the “and” operator like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/circle><\/circle><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\nx <\/span>=<\/span> <\/span>15<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\nif<\/span> x <\/span>><\/span> <\/span>10<\/span> <\/span>and<\/span> x <\/span><<\/span> <\/span>20<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>print<\/span>(<\/span>"<\/span>x is between 10 and 20<\/span>"<\/span>)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn this case, both conditions (x > 10 and x < 20) must be True in order for the code inside the if statement to be executed. Understanding boolean conditionals is essential for writing effective Python programs that make decisions based on specific conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Basics of Boolean Logic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Boolean logic is a fundamental concept in computer science and programming, and it’s essential to understand how to use it in Python. Boolean values are either True or False, and they represent the truth or falsity of a statement. In Python, we can create boolean values using the keywords True and False.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We can use boolean values to control the flow of our program using conditional statements like if, elif, and else. These statements allow us to execute different blocks of code depending on whether a condition is True or False.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, let’s say we want to write a program that checks if a number is even or odd. We can use the modulo operator (%) to check if a number is divisible by 2:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/circle><\/circle><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\nnumber <\/span>=<\/span> <\/span>5<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span>\nif<\/span> number <\/span>%<\/span> <\/span>2<\/span> <\/span>==<\/span> <\/span>0<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>print<\/span>(<\/span>"<\/span>The number is even.<\/span>"<\/span>)<\/span><\/span>\nelse<\/span>:<\/span><\/span>\n <\/span>print<\/span>(<\/span>"<\/span>The number is odd.<\/span>"<\/span>)<\/span><\/span>\n<\/span><\/code><\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n\nIn this code block, we first assign the value 5 to the variable number. We then check if the remainder of number divided by 2 is equal to 0 using the modulo operator (%). If the condition is True (i.e., number is even), we print “The number is even.” Otherwise, we print “The number is odd.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boolean logic also allows us to combine multiple conditions using logical operators like and, or, and not. These operators allow us to create complex conditions that evaluate to either True or False.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, let’s say we want to check if a given year is a leap year. A leap year is defined as a year that is divisible by 4 but not divisible by 100 unless it’s also divisible by 400. We can express this condition using logical operators:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/circle><\/circle><\/circle><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/path><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span>\nyear <\/span>=<\/span> <\/span>2020<\/span><\/span>\n