Boolean Data Types and Comparisons



 Module 1: Introduction to Boolean Data Types

Objective: Understand the concept of Boolean values (`True` and `False`) and their use in decision-making.


Example (Python):

```python

is_sunny = True

is_raining = False


if is_sunny:

    print("It's a sunny day!")

else:

    print("It's not sunny today.")

```


Output:

```

It's a sunny day!

```


Here, the `is_sunny` Boolean value is `True`, so the `if` condition is satisfied, and the program prints "It's a sunny day!".


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Module 2: Boolean Variables and Assignments

Objective: Learn how to declare and use Boolean variables.


Example (JavaScript):

```javascript

let isWeekend = true;

let isHoliday = false;


if (isWeekend || isHoliday) {

    console.log("You can relax today!");

} else {

    console.log("Time to work.");

}

```


Output:

```

You can relax today!

```


In this example, the `if` statement uses the `OR` (`||`) operator to check if either `isWeekend` or `isHoliday` is `true`. Since `isWeekend` is `true`, the message "You can relax today!" is printed.


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Module 3: Comparison Operators

Objective: Understand comparison operators (`==`, `!=`, `>`, `<`, etc.) and their results as Boolean values.


Example (Python):

```python

x = 10

y = 5


# Comparison to check if x is greater than y

is_greater = x > y

print(is_greater)

```


Output:

```

True

```


Here, `x > y` evaluates to `True` because `10` is indeed greater than `5`.


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Module 4: Logical Operators and Combining Boolean Expressions

Objective: Learn how to combine multiple Boolean expressions using logical operators (`AND`, `OR`, `NOT`).


Example (Python):

```python

age = 25

has_ticket = True


# Check if the person is eligible to attend the concert

if age >= 18 and has_ticket:

    print("You can enter the concert.")

else:

    print("You cannot enter the concert.")

```


Output:

```

You can enter the concert.

```


Here, both conditions (`age >= 18` and `has_ticket`) must be true for the `AND` (`and`) operator to return `True`, allowing entry to the concert.


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Module 5: Truth Tables and Boolean Algebra

Objective: Understand how truth tables represent Boolean operations and how to simplify expressions.


Example: **AND Operator Truth Table

```plaintext

A       | B       | A AND B

--------|---------|---------

True    | True    | True

True    | False   | False

False   | True    | False

False   | False   | False

```


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Module 6: Conditional Statements and Boolean Expressions

Objective: Learn how to use Boolean expressions in control flow (`if` / `else` statements).


Example (Java):

```java

int temperature = 30;

boolean isHot = temperature > 25;


if (isHot) {

    System.out.println("It's a hot day!");

} else {

    System.out.println("It's a pleasant day.");

}

```


Output:

```

It's a hot day!

```


In this example, `isHot` is `true` because `temperature > 25`. The `if` block is executed, printing "It's a hot day!".


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Module 7: Boolean Expressions in Loops

Objective: Use Boolean expressions to control loops and iterate based on conditions.


Example (Python):

```python

count = 0

is_done = False


while not is_done:

    count += 1

    if count == 5:

        is_done = True


print("Loop finished!")

```


Output:

```

Loop finished!

```


The `while` loop continues until `is_done` is `True`. The loop runs five times, then stops when `is_done` is set to `True`.


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Module 8: Boolean Arrays and Lists

Objective: Work with arrays or lists that store Boolean values to represent multiple conditions.


Example (Python):

```python

attendance = [True, False, True, True, False, True]


# Check if all students attended class

all_attended = all(attendance)


if all_attended:

    print("All students attended class.")

else:

    print("Some students missed class.")

```


Output:

```

Some students missed class.

```


Here, `all(attendance)` checks if all elements in the list are `True`. Since there are `False` values in the list, the output is "Some students missed class."


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Module 9: Advanced Topics in Boolean Logic

**Objective:** Explore advanced uses of Boolean logic in programming.


Example: **Boolean Logic in SQL (Database Queries)

```sql

SELECT * FROM users WHERE age >= 18 AND is_active = true;

```


This SQL query retrieves records where the user is **18 or older** and **active**. Both conditions are Boolean expressions, and the `AND` operator combines them.


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Module 10: Final Project and Review

Objective: Apply what you've learned to a real-world problem using Boolean logic.


Example Project: **Login System**


Create a login system that checks if both the username and password are correct using Boolean expressions.


**Python Example:**

```python

correct_username = "admin"

correct_password = "1234"


username = input("Enter your username: ")

password = input("Enter your password: ")


if username == correct_username and password == correct_password:

    print("Login successful!")

else:

    print("Invalid username or password.")

```


**Output Example:**

```

Enter your username: admin

Enter your password: 1234

Login successful!

```


If either the `username` or `password` is incorrect, the `else` block will execute, printing "Invalid username or password."


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### **Key Takeaways:**

1. **Booleans** are essential for decision-making, and can either be `True` or `False`.

2. **Comparison operators** compare values and return a Boolean result (e.g., `==`, `>`, `<`).

3. **Logical operators** combine multiple Boolean expressions: `AND`, `OR`, and `NOT`.

4. **Truth tables** help visualize how Boolean operations work.

5. **Conditional statements** (`if`, `else`, `elif`) and **loops** (`while`, `for`) use Booleans to control program flow.

6. **Arrays of Booleans** can be used to represent multiple conditions or states.


By mastering Boolean expressions and comparisons, you can create more efficient programs that make decisions based on multiple conditions.

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