Boolean Algebra 1 – The Laws of Boolean Algebra

This computer science video is about the laws of Boolean algebra. It briefly considers why these laws are needed, that is to simplify complex Boolean expressions, and then demonstrates how the laws can be derived by examining simple logic circuits and their truth tables. It also shows how some of these laws relate to familiar properties of base 10 numbers, namely the associative, commutative and distributive properties. In addition, this video covers De Morgan’s theorem. It illustrates how De Morgan’s theorem can be proved by comparing the behaviours of the relevant logic circuits. The video that follows on from this one describes how the laws of Boolean algebra can be applied to simplify complex Boolean expressions.

[MelodyLiuJade]

Please tell me you teach for a living! Your lectures are easier to follow than any professors I've taken.

[Jechob]

The textbook for my computer hardware class is entirely white page/black text, no color, minimal diagrams. Made it very hard to get boolean logic and algebra down. This video has already taught me so much more than the book did 3 weeks into the semster. Thanks a ton!

[marksladen]

This is fantastic. It's amazing what proper preparation and presentation can do. This obviously wasn't just banged off in a spare 20 minutes at the end of a day. I really appreciate the work you put into this. Trying to read the material and coming across something like 1 + 1 = 1 for the first time confused me, but you cleared it up with no doubts as to what's going on. Thanks a million!

[DerynCullen]

Having locked maths away in a dusty corner of my brain about 30 years ago, I now find myself needing a serious bootcamp as I teach myself coding and software development. Your videos are an absolute godsend - just head and shoulders above every other resource I've looked at. Thank you so much!

[johnk]

This is one of the most succinct explanations I've found on the topic. Thank you, for the great tutorial!

[tanveerahmad]

Your lectures are easier to follow than any professors I've taken. Exactly Thanks Sir God Bless You

[katekuhl]

Many thanks for the excellent series of videos on Boolean logic, I've been using these with my A-level classes over a number of years and found them very valuable.

[dk]

im from germany and its really hard to find good material on all of this, been struggling with my homework and didnt really know what to do but your calm and collective way of explaining things really helps. presentation wise perfect. what a blessing <3

[HamedAdefuwa]

this is one of the best explanations of anything I've ever come across. I've been doing electrical engineering for 5 months now and only just come across your channel. Subbed! Thank you!

[thedardanitan]

Brilliant video sir. Really well explained. I've been stuggling with grasping A2 Boolean Algebra laws because our teacher was rushing the topic too fast, and our Computer Science A level coursebook hardly explains it in such detail...

[dercap]

I am sort of late to the party but i still felt the need to praise you for this video, you've done a great job. I had absolutely no idea about logic gates etc. beforehand but got everything after these 15 minutes

[TheRaspberryPiGuy]

I'm at the University of Edinburgh, and I wish our lectures and tutorials were even 10% as clear as your videos. Thanks!

[iamrising]

What have I been watching? Whaoooo! I hit the subscribe button 3 minutes into your first video. The voice and explanation...Whaooo! Thanks sooOOoooOOOOooo much.

[naseef]

Studying for an ICT exam tomorrow, these videos are really helpful.

[ewnnn]

this is making online uni so much more manageable, thank you so much good sir! :)

[laurants]

I appreciate the simplicity of the name of the channel.

[uniquebharat]

Thanks from Bharat I left this topic because single distributive formula which is given in wrong in my book now I corrected this it saved my time a lot thanks sir

[ahanashah]

I want to cry happy tears, thank you so much Sir❤️

[swafly]

People like you make Math and Computer Science bearable for people who cannot understand logic fast enough like a lot of people do. It takes me hours to figure out how a concept works and so videos that explain it in simple terms make it extremely helpful for me to understand these topics. Math and Computer Science is more fun when we have people like you, Ben Eater, Neso Academy, The Organic Chemistry Tutor, and many other amazing people.

Thank you for this series and all the other videos you have put out! <3

[gabrielkiprono]

Thanks alot sir. Made it very easy to understand. Love the Ascent too.