List.max<'T> Function (F#)
Return the greatest of all elements of the list, compared via Operators.max
.
Namespace/Module Path: Microsoft.FSharp.Collections.List
Assembly: FSharp.Core (in FSharp.Core.dll)
Syntax
// Signature:
List.max : 'T list -> 'T (requires comparison)
// Usage:
List.max list
Parameters
list Type: 'Tlist
The input list.
Exceptions
Exception | Condition |
---|---|
ArgumentException | Thrown when the list is empty. |
Return Value
The maximum element.
Remarks
This function is named Max
in compiled assemblies. If you are accessing the function from a language other than F#, or through reflection, use this name.
Example
[ for x in -100 .. 100 -> 4 - x * x ]
|> List.max
|> printfn "%A"
Output
4
Platforms
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2008 R2
Version Information
F# Core Library Versions
Supported in: 2.0, 4.0, Portable