Solving the Boolean Identity Crisis: CodeMash from Pluralsight

CodeMash 2020 | Solving the Boolean Identity Crisis | Jeremy Fairbank

While powerful in its simplicity and important to computation, the boolean can be limiting in applications. In this talk, Jeremy Fairbank will briefly explore the history of boolean logic in computation and look at how booleans can be misused in programming languages. You'll explore examples where booleans obscure the meaning of code, make code harder to maintain, and hinder usability for teammates and users. You'll also learn how to harness custom types and higher-order functions to write clearer code, and to place empathy and usability at the forefront of the APIs and UIs you build.

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Solving the Boolean Identity Crisis

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Develops communication and empathy for teammates and users, which are core skills for software engineers

Provides examples where booleans hinder code maintenance and usability, which helps learners identify and avoid common pitfalls

Covers standard boolean logic in computation, which is foundational knowledge for software developers

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Learners who complete Solving the Boolean Identity Crisis: CodeMash will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Logician

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Computer Scientist

Computer scientists research and develop new computer technologies. This course may be useful for computer scientists who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective algorithms and data structures. The course will help computer scientists understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective computer science.

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Mathematician

Mathematicians study the properties of numbers, shapes, and other mathematical objects. This course may be useful for mathematicians who want to learn how to use boolean logic to prove mathematical theorems. The course will help mathematicians understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective mathematical proofs.

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Data Analyst

Data analysts collect, clean, and analyze data to identify trends and patterns. This course may be useful for data analysts who want to learn how to use boolean logic to extract insights from data. The course will help data analysts understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective data analysis.

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Database Administrator

Database administrators are responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of databases. This course may be useful for database administrators who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective database designs. The course will help database administrators understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective database administration.

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Product Manager

Product managers are responsible for the development and management of products. This course may be useful for product managers who want to learn how to use boolean logic to define product requirements and create more effective product plans. The course will help product managers understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective product management.

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Software Tester

Software testers test the functionality of software to ensure that it meets the requirements. This course may be useful for software testers who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective test cases. The course will help software testers understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective software testing.

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Project Manager

Project managers are responsible for planning, organizing, and executing projects. This course may be useful for project managers who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective project plans and manage projects more efficiently. The course will help project managers understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective project management.

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Information Architect

Information architects design and organize the structure of websites and other digital products. This course may be useful for information architects who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective information architectures. The course will help information architects understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective information architecture.

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Business Analyst

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Systems Analyst

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User Experience Designer

User experience designers design the user interface of websites and other digital products. This course may be useful for user experience designers who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective user experiences. The course will help user experience designers understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective user experience design.

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Interaction Designer

Interaction designers design the way that users interact with websites and other digital products. This course may be useful for interaction designers who want to learn how to use boolean logic to create more effective interactions. The course will help interaction designers understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective interaction design.

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Software Engineer

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Technical Writer

Technical writers are responsible for creating documentation and other materials that explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. This course may be useful for technical writers who want to learn how to write clearer and more concise documentation. The course will help technical writers understand the basics of boolean logic and how it can be used to create more effective documentation.

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