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What does "true" mean in programming?
true is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
One of the two boolean literal values. Represents a logically true condition. In JavaScript, true is a truthy value that makes if conditions pass.
Example
"const isReady = true; // the flag is turned on"
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