Python Find Max Value In List

Below code is used to find max value in list using Python.


#Python find max value in list

items = [5, 6, 34, 55, 43, 48, 505, 32, 54, 88, 90]

def find_max(items_list):
    #return last item in list: breaking condition
    if len(items_list) == 1:
        return  items_list[0]
    #Otherwise get the first item and call function
    #Iterate to the rest of list
    opt1 = items_list[0]
    opt2 = find_max(items_list[1:])

    #Compare when done
    if opt1 > opt2:
        return opt1
    else:
        return opt2


print(find_max(items))


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#Output
505

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