Mastering Booleans with is.true and is.not_true in JavaScript: Your Guide to True Values
Ivan Karbashevskyi
Posted on November 8, 2023
JavaScript is like a grand adventure filled with hidden treasures, and one of the most sought-after gems is the boolean value true
. This value is at the heart of decision-making in your code. But how can you be sure that a value is truly true
, or conversely, make sure it's anything but true
? That's where the is.true
and is.not_true
methods from the 'thiis' package come into play. In this article, we'll take you on a journey to explore these powerful tools and their potential in JavaScript.
The Magic of true
in JavaScript
Before we embark on our adventure, let's understand what true
is in JavaScript. It's like a magic wand, representing the "true" or "yes" in decision-making. Recognizing it is crucial for precise and confident programming.
Meet is.true
- Your Truth Detector
Imagine you're on a quest to uncover the truth in your code. The is.true
method acts as your trusty truth detector, ensuring that a value is indeed true
. Let's see it in action:
import { is } from 'thiis'; // Import the "is" object from the "thiis" package
const myValue = true;
const result = is.true(myValue);
console.log(result); // true
In this example, we import the "is" object from the "thiis" package and use the is.true
method to confirm that myValue
is indeed true
. As expected, it returns true
because the value is indeed true
.
The Journey of Examples
Now, let's embark on an adventure and explore six practical scenarios that demonstrate the versatility of is.true
and its companion, is.not_true
. We'll cover a range of use cases, including some exciting ones.
1. Discovering True Values with is.true
The primary role of is.true
is to identify true
values. It helps you determine when a value is indeed true
, which can be useful for celebrating success:
import { is } from 'thiis';
const success = someFunctionThatMayReturnTrue();
if (is.true(success)) {
// Celebrate the triumph!
} else {
// Keep working towards victory.
}
2. Guarding Against true
with is.not_true
On the flip side, is.not_true
serves as your guardian against true
. It's handy when you want to ensure that a value isn't true
before proceeding:
import { is } from 'thiis';
const importantValue = someFunctionThatShouldNotBeTrue();
if (is.not_true(importantValue)) {
// Your guardian prevents "true" mishaps!
} else {
// Time to explore other possibilities.
}
3. User Validation with is.true
When dealing with user input, you may want to validate if the input is indeed true
. Use is.true
to make sure users are giving you the "true" story:
import { is } from 'thiis';
function validateUserInput(input) {
if (is.true(input)) {
return 'You've made a true choice!';
} else {
return 'Interesting, tell me more!';
}
}
4. Making Confident Decisions with is.not_true
In decision-making scenarios, you might want to ensure that a value is not true
before executing specific actions. is.not_true
helps you make choices with confidence:
import { is } from 'thiis';
const userChoice = getUserInput();
if (is.not_true(userChoice)) {
// Execute actions for valid choices.
} else {
// Handle scenarios involving 'true' with grace.
}
5. Stream of Truth with is.true
Now, let's dive into a scenario involving stream$
from RxJS. Using filter
and is.true
, we can ensure that the stream processes only true
values:
import { is } from 'thiis';
import { from } from 'rxjs';
import { filter } from 'rxjs/operators';
const stream$ = from([false, 'not true', null, 'a value', true, 'another value']);
stream$
.pipe(
filter(is.true)
)
.subscribe(value => {
console.log(value); // Only "true" values will be part of the stream's story.
});
In this example, the filter(is.true)
ensures that only true
values get processed by the stream.
6. Array Exploration with is.not_true
Arrays are another exciting playground for is.not_true
. You can use every()
to confirm that all elements are not true
and some()
to check if at least one isn't:
import { is } from 'thiis';
const notTrueArray = [false, 'not true', 0];
const mixedArray = [null, 'not true', true, undefined];
const allElementsNotTrue = notTrueArray.every(is.not_true); // true
const someElementsNotTrue = mixedArray.some(is.not_true); // true
console.log(allElementsNotTrue);
console.log(someElementsNotTrue);
In this scenario, allElementsNotTrue
checks if all elements in notTrueArray
are not true
, and someElementsNotTrue
checks if at least one element in mixedArray
is not true
.
The Adventure Continues
The is.true
and is.not_true
methods from the 'thiis' package are your reliable companions on your JavaScript adventure. They make type checking precise and fun, ensuring your code interacts with true
values exactly as intended. By adding the 'thiis' package to your JavaScript toolkit and exploring its documentation for more tips and examples, you can navigate the JavaScript landscape with confidence and a touch of excitement.
So, keep coding, and remember that the world of JavaScript is full of exciting discoveries!
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