"and" vs. "&&"
* "and" is a logical operator used in Python and some other programming languages. It checks if both the expressions on either side of it are True.
* "&&" is a logical operator used in many other languages, including C, C++, Java, JavaScript, etc. It also checks if both expressions are True.
Here's the key difference:
* "and" in Python is often used as a keyword within conditional statements (if, elif, else), while "&&" is a symbol used for logical AND operations within expressions.
Example (Python):
```python
if age > 18 and is_student:
print("You are eligible for the student discount.")
```
Example (C++):
```c++
if (age > 18 && is_student) {
cout << "You are eligible for the student discount." << endl;
}
```
In essence, both "and" and "&&" perform the same logical operation (AND). However, they are used in slightly different contexts depending on the programming language.
Let me know if you have any further questions!