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def functions

Define a new function max2() that takes two numbers as parameters and returns the largest. You should use an if else statement inside the function definition. (It is true that Python has a max() function built in, but writing one yourself is good practise). Write a simple program to test the function.
Thats what i have done so far;
not sure how to do it further
any help would be appreciated;



def max(a, b):
    if a > b: 
        return a 
    elif b > a: 
        return b 
    else: 
        return None

Reply 1

username3434964

what to you mean - you don't know how to test it?

Reply 2

FatimaAli10

Original post by Bill Nye

what to you mean - you don't know how to test it?

i do know but there isnt anything to be tested since its just a code. i wanted to add values. i dont know how to perform this task overall.

Reply 3

username3434964

Original post by FatimaAli10

i do know but there isnt anything to be tested since its just a code. i wanted to add values. i dont know how to perform this task overall.

to add values type max(a, b) replacing a and b with the numbers you want to compare

Reply 4

FatimaAli10

but what if i want the user to input the values

Reply 5

username3434964

Original post by FatimaAli10

but what if i want the user to input the values

could you have something like
x = int(input("Enter the first number: "))
y = int(input("Enter the second number: "))

max(x, y)

Reply 6

username3434964

Original post by FatimaAli10

but what if i want the user to input the values

did it work? :smile:

Reply 7

FatimaAli10

Original post by Bill Nye

did it work? :smile:

sorry i was at uni.. came home didnt try yet.. will soon n then I'll let you know

Reply 8

username3434964

Original post by FatimaAli10

sorry i was at uni.. came home didnt try yet.. will soon n then I'll let you know

Oh sorry

Reply 9

trident3

There are two bugs in your function.

First bug: it's not called max2.

Second bug... here's a hint : what does the builtin function max(33, 33) return?