min
Syntax Format
min(lvalue, rvalue)
Overview
The min function provides the value, which is lesser among the given data type. The data type can be a series as well as a sequence of numbers. At least two values need to be present in the parameters of the function to receive a result. This function is useful in scripts where you need to determine the lesser value among those, taken into calculation.
Parameters
| Parameter | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| lvalue | numeric or series | First value, taken into calculation |
| rvalue | numeric or series | Second value, taken into calculation |
Returns: series if lvalue and/or rvalue is series, numeric otherwise.
Example
min_value = min(1, 5, 10) -- the result will be 1