Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Boolean logic operators are symbols used to perform logical operations on boolean values (true or false). They allow programmers to combine conditions and make decisions based on the result.
Related terms
Comparison Operators: Symbols used to compare values, such as equal to (==), not equal (!=), greater than (>), etc.
Logical NOT Operator (!): A unary operator that negates the value of a boolean expression.
Short-circuit Evaluation: A behavior where certain logical operators only evaluate part of an expression if it's sufficient to determine the final result.