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2.1.3 Boolean Values and Condition Evaluation

Boolean values represent truth states in Python and are central to control flow.


Boolean Values

Python has two boolean values:

  • True
  • False

These values are produced by comparisons and logical expressions.


Truth Evaluation

In conditional contexts:

  • True allows code to execute
  • False prevents code from executing

Some values are implicitly treated as false, while others are treated as true.


Role in Control Flow

Boolean expressions are used to:

  • Control program decisions
  • Determine execution paths
  • Enable conditional logic

📌 Note:
Understanding how Python evaluates truth values is essential before learning conditional statements.