EASY: 003 Python - Find the Maximum Number

Description

Create a Python function that finds and returns the maximum number among a list of integers.

Sample Solution

def find_maximum(numbers):
    if len(numbers) == 0:
        return None
    max_number = numbers[0]
    for number in numbers:
        if number > max_number:
            max_number = number
    return max_number

Bonus Challenges

• Modify the function to handle an empty list gracefully and return an appropriate message or value. (Hint: you'll need a new conditional for this) [+5 extra credit points]

• Find and return both the maximum and minimum numbers in a single function call. (Hint: Python has a built in function called min() that does the opposite of max()) [+5 extra credit points]

How to Answer?

• Navigate to the src directory and edit the solution.py file.

• Replace the pass with your solution.