History of max

== Syntax ==

int max(int a, int b)

== Arguments ==

:a

::Any integer.

:b

::Any integer.

== Return ==

The greater value of a and b.

== Description ==

Returns the greatest of the two given values a and b.

A common use for max is to truncate a variable to a certain lower boundary.

== Example ==

<code>

// sets p to 2

int p = max(1, 2);

</code>

== See Also ==

add, min, sub

== Comments ==

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