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Booleanlausekkeita, also known as Boolean expressions or logical expressions, are fundamental constructs in computer science and mathematics. They are expressions that evaluate to either true or false, and are built using logical operators and operands. The term "Boolean" is derived from George Boole, an English mathematician who developed an algebraic system of logic in the mid-19th century.

Boolean expressions are typically composed of Boolean variables, which can take on the values true or false, and logical operators such as AND, OR, and NOT. The AND operator returns true only if both operands are true. The OR operator returns true if at least one operand is true. The NOT operator negates the value of its operand, returning true if the operand is false, and false if the operand is true.

Boolean expressions are used extensively in programming and digital logic design. In programming, they are used in control structures such as if statements and loops to determine the flow of execution. In digital logic design, they are used to describe the behavior of circuits and systems.

Boolean algebra is a branch of mathematics that deals with Boolean expressions and their manipulation. It provides a set of rules and laws for simplifying and manipulating Boolean expressions, which is crucial in the design and optimization of digital circuits.

Boolean expressions are also used in database queries and search algorithms to filter and retrieve data based on specific conditions. They are a powerful tool for representing and manipulating logical conditions in a variety of applications.