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Find the Largest Number in an Array

Description

Your task is to write a function that takes an array of numbers as input and returns the largest number in the array.

Finding the maximum value in a dataset is a common operation in many real-world applications, such as:

  • Determining the highest score in a game.
  • Analyzing data trends, such as peak website traffic.
  • Identifying extreme values in scientific experiments or financial reports.

Requirements

Input: An array containing at least one number (positive, negative, or a mix).

Output: A single number representing the largest value in the array.

Considerations:

  • The function should correctly handle negative numbers and mixed values.
  • Arrays will always contain at least one number, so handling empty arrays is not necessary.
  • The function should work efficiently for large datasets.

Example Usage

findLargestNumber([3, 7, 2, 9, 5]);
// Expected output: 9
findLargestNumber([-10, -3, -45, -1]);
// Expected output: -1
findLargestNumber([100]);
// Expected output: 100
findLargestNumber([-2, 0, 8, -1]);
// Expected output: 8

window code 2Test Cases

Input:

[
  3,
  1,
  7,
  4,
  9,
  2
]

Expected Output:

9