Logic in Computing
Discover the connection between logic and computing by learning how concepts like symbolic representation, truth values, logical operators, and conditionals underpin programming. This lesson helps you understand how logical reasoning is essential for writing, debugging, and comprehending computer programs, even without programming experience.
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There’s a definite bridge between logic and computing and, more specifically, programming. Here are several key ideas from logic that serve as stepping stones to demonstrate this strong connection:
Note: Even if you don’t understand a word of Python or programming at the moment, don’t worry because teaching programming is not the objective of this lesson. The whole point is to appreciate that not even a basic program can be written in any programming language without the deep usage of operational logic at almost every step of the program.
Symbolic representation: Logic uses symbols to represent propositions, relationships, and operations. This is akin to variables, keywords, and function names ...