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:<math>\prod_kf(k)^{[P(k)]} = \prod_{P(k)}f(k).</math>
:<math>\prod_kf(k)^{[P(k)]} = \prod_{P(k)}f(k).</math>


In APL, the Iverson bracket is implied in all logical propositions.
While the Iverson bracket was adopted into mainstream mathematics, it's use has not been very widespread. Donald Knuth has argued strongly for the its wider use.
 
In APL, the Iverson bracket is implied in all logical propositions, for example <code class="apl">4≥3</code> evaluates to <code class="apl">1</code> and <code class="apl">'hello'≡'world'</code> evaluates to <code class="apl">0</code>.


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