a || a
Definition
The logical OR operator (||) can also be used to combine the same boolean value twice. If the value is true, the result will be true; otherwise, it will be false.
Analogy
Imagine having a favorite food that you always enjoy eating. If someone offers you that food twice, you'll still happily accept it because it's your favorite.
Related terms
Logical OR operator (||): Combines two boolean values and returns true if at least one of them is true.
Boolean value: A data type that can have one of two possible values - true or false.
Logical NOT operator (!): Reverses the boolean value. If it was originally false, applying NOT makes it true; if it was originally true, applying NOT makes it false.
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