ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Logical operator

Logical operators are like toys for computers that let them decide if certain things are true or false, just like you might decide if you want to play with a certain toy or not.

There are three types of logical operators that a computer can use: AND, OR and NOT.

AND is like playing with two toys at the same time. If both toys are fun, then you want to play with both of them (the computer thinks both statements are true). But if one of them is boring, then you don't want to play with either (the computer thinks one of the statements is false).

OR is like having a choice between two toys. If one toy is fun (one statement is true) then you will play with it. But if both toys are boring (both statements are false) then you won't play with either.

NOT is like when you don't want to play with a toy at all. You might say "I don't want to play with this toy" (the statement is false), but if you add the word "not" in front, it changes the meaning to "I don't want to play with this toy" (the statement is true).

Computers use logical operators to make decisions and determine what to do next based on whether something is true or false. This helps them to solve problems and make choices just like you do every day!