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Python - max() method example
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The max() function returns the highest number from given numbers.
x = max(2, 5)
print(x) # 5
print(max(1, 2)) # 2
print(max(1.5, 2.0)) # 2.0
1. Documentation
| Syntax |
or
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| Parameters | x1, x2, xN - values to compare |
| Result |
Maximal It returns |
| Description | max is a method that takes number arguments and returns the biggest value. |
2. Getting max value from array examples
2.1. With max() method
array = [1, 3, 7, 5]
print(max(array)) # 7
2.2. By comparing all the elements in the array
import math
def max_value(array):
result = -math.inf
for item in array:
if item > result:
result = item
return result
numbers = [2, 3, 8, 1, 5]
print(max_value(numbers)) # 8