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C++ Introduction
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C++ Introduction

C++ Introduction

1. Getting Started
What is C++Entry Point of a ProgramStandard Library and FilesPreprocessor DirectivesThe First Program
2. Introduction to Operators
Operators IntroductionArithmetic Operators PracticeRelational OperatorsLogical Operators
3. Variables and Data Types
Data TypesUnderstanding VariablesNumerical Data TypesIntroduction to StringIntroduction to ArraysWorking with the Array
4. Introduction to Program Flow
Conditional StatementsTernary OperatorSwitch StatementWhile LoopFor LoopPracticing With Loops
5. Introduction to Functions
What are Functions?Type of FunctionsReturn Statement in Functions Simple Function Practice

bookRelational Operators

Relational operators (>, <, >=, <=, ==, !=) are used to compare two values. They determine the relationship between the values and and give true or false.

To output true when printing a boolean value with std::cout, you can simply use std::cout with a bool value.

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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << true;
}

By default, std::cout prints one for true and zero for false. To print true and false as words, you need to use the std::boolalpha manipulator. It instructs std::cout to display boolean values as words instead of numbers.

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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << std::boolalpha << true;
}

Using operators

To compare whether something is equal, use the == operator with two equal signs. Remember, = is a different operator used for assignment, not comparison.

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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    // Imagine you need to verify if the user has entered the correct password
    std::cout << std::boolalpha;
    std::cout << ("yw>r'Peq/2d" == "yw>r'Peq/2d") << std::endl;
    std::cout << ("yw>r'Peq/2d" == "VzF>.6Qy(UI?") << std::endl;
}

When using the > (greater than) and < (less than) relational operators, you can compare two values to check which one is larger or smaller. The result will be true if the condition holds, and false otherwise.

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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << std::boolalpha;
    // Checking if a customer has enough balance 
    // To withdraw 300 from an account balance of 500
    std::cout << (500 > 300) << std::endl;
}

If the user wants to withdraw 500 and their balance is also 500, the > operator will return false, as it checks if the balance is strictly greater than the withdrawal amount. However, the withdrawal is still possible. In this case, you should use the >= or <= operator to check if the balance is greater than or equal to the withdrawal amount, which would correctly return true.

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#include <iostream>

int main()
{
    std::cout << std::boolalpha;
    // Checking if a customer has enough balance
    // To withdraw 500 from an account balance of 500
    std::cout << (500 >= 500) << std::endl;
}
1. What is the default behavior of `std::cout` when printing a boolean value?
2. How can you check if two strings are not equal?
What is the default behavior of `std::cout` when printing a boolean value?

What is the default behavior of std::cout when printing a boolean value?

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How can you check if two strings are not equal?

How can you check if two strings are not equal?

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