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Java Booleans

Java Booleans are a data type that can only have two values: true or false. They are used to represent logical values and are often used in conditional statements and loops.

Here is an example of how to declare and use a boolean variable in Java:

boolean isRaining = true;

if (isRaining) { 
    System.out.println("Bring an umbrella!"); 
} else { 
    System.out.println("Leave the umbrella at home."); 
}

In this example, we declare a boolean variable called "isRaining" and set its value to true. We then use an if-else statement to check the value of the variable and print a message depending on whether it is true or false.

Boolean values can also be used in loops to control the flow of the program. Here is an example:

boolean keepLooping = true; 
int i = 0; 
while (keepLooping) { 
    System.out.println("Looping..."); 
    i  ; 
    if (i == 10) { 
        keepLooping = false; 
    } 
}

In this example, we declare a boolean variable called "keepLooping" and set its value to true. We then use a while loop to print the message "Looping..." and increment the variable "i" until it reaches a value of 10. At that point, we set the value of "keepLooping" to false, which causes the loop to exit.

Boolean values can also be used in conjunction with logical operators to create more complex conditions. Here are some examples:

boolean isSunny = true; 
boolean isWarm = false; 
if (isSunny && isWarm) { 
    System.out.println("It is a great day for the beach!"); 
} 

boolean isWeekend = true; 
boolean hasMoney = false; 

if (isWeekend || hasMoney) { 
    System.out.println("Lets go out and have some fun!"); 
} 

boolean isCloudy = true; 

if (!isCloudy) { 
    System.out.println("The sun is shining!"); 
} else { 
    System.out.println("It is a cloudy day."); 
}

In the first example, we use the "&&" operator to check if both "isSunny" and "isWarm" are true before printing a message. In the second example, we use the "||" operator to check if either "isWeekend" or "hasMoney" is true before printing a message. In the third example, we use the "!" operator to negate the value of "isCloudy" before printing a message.

Overall, boolean values are an important part of Java programming and are used extensively in conditional statements, loops, and other control structures.

Reference:

  • Oracle. (n.d.). Boolean Values. Retrieved from https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/nutsandbolts/datatypes.html

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