Boolean logic
[/ˈbuːliən ˈlɒdʒɪk/]
noun
lógica booleana
1. A system of logic based on binary values (true/false or 1/0) used in computer science and digital electronics to perform operations and make decisions
Boolean logic is fundamental to how computers process information and execute conditional statements.
A lógica booleana é fundamental para como os computadores processam informações e executam instruções condicionais.
2. A mathematical framework using logical operators (AND, OR, NOT) to combine or modify boolean values in expressions
In programming, Boolean logic allows developers to create complex conditional statements using AND, OR, and NOT operators.
Em programação, a lógica booleana permite que desenvolvedores criem instruções condicionais complexas usando operadores AND, OR e NOT.
Boolean logic is a universal technical term used identically across English and Portuguese-speaking countries in computer science, engineering, and IT education. Named after George Boole, the term is not typically translated beyond 'lógica booleana' in Portuguese. It is essential knowledge in technology sectors in both Brazil and the USA, with widespread usage in universities, software development companies, and digital industries.
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