What is ladder logic?

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Ladder logic is a programming language used in industrial control systems to create logic circuits resembling electrical relay logic diagrams.

Ladder logic is based on the concept of relay logic, with rungs representing circuits and contacts and coils representing inputs and outputs.
It is commonly used in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to control machinery and processes in manufacturing.
Ladder logic allows for easy visualization of logic circuits and is easy to troubleshoot and modify.
Example: A simple ladder logic diagram might have a rung with a start button (input) and a motor (output) controlled by a relay coil.
Example: Another rung might have a stop button (input) in series with the start button to control the motor's operation.

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