Not keyword vs = False when checking for false boolean condition

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When I'm using an If statement and I want to check if a boolean is false should I use the "Not" keyword or just = false, like so ``` If (Not myboolean) then ``` vs ``` If (myboolean = False) then ``` Which is better practice and more readable?

Accepted Answer

Definitely, use "Not". And for the alternately, use "If (myboolean)" instead of "If (myboolean = true)"

The works best if you give the boolean a readable name:

```
 if (node.HasChildren)
```

Not keyword vs = False when checking for false boolean condition

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