boolean

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Boolean' refers to data that is either true or false. It is used to reply to yes/no questions in programming, like an 'on' switch or an 'off' switch.

Examples in Different Contexts

In data analysis for business decisions, a boolean filter can help segment data. A data analyst might say, 'I used a boolean value to filter out inactive customers from the list.'

Practice Scenarios

Innovation

Scenario:

I believe integrating advanced sensors could help improve user experience with our smart devices. Each sensor value could trigger a specific action.

Response:

Yes, assigning boolean values to each sensor would help the device analyze actions to take based on user interaction.

Tech

Scenario:

The user authentication seems to have a snag, resulting in multiple failed login attempts. We may need to rework the logic.

Response:

We can set a boolean check for user credentials and if it returns false, ask the user to try logging in again.