method

Math.max

Math.max(a, b) -> int

Returns whichever of a and b is larger. Like Math.min, it works for both int and fixed operands. Use it to hold a value at a floor — for example keeping a countdown at zero instead of going negative, or a health bar from dropping below the minimum. The bare form max(a, b) is kept as a convenience alias.

Parameters

athe first value

bthe second value

Example

program Countdown {
  var timer: int = 60

  handler Tick phase Update {
    timer = Math.max(timer - 1, 0)   # stops at 0, never negative
  }
}

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