A clear, layman's explanation of the difference between | and || in c#?

Question

Ok, so I\'ve read about this a number of times, but I\'m yet to hear a clear, easy to understand (and memorable) way to learn the difference between:

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Answer 1

Without delving into the details in any way, shape, or form, here's a real layman's version.

Think of "|" as a straight "or" in english; think of "||" as "or else" in english.

Similarly think of "&" as "and" in english; think of "&&" as "and also" in english.

If you read an expression to yourself using these terms, they often make a lot more sense.