.. _consider-using-max-builtin:

consider-using-max-builtin / R1731
==================================

**Message emitted:**

``Consider using '%s' instead of unnecessary if block``

**Description:**

*Using the max builtin instead of a conditional improves readability and conciseness.*

**Problematic code:**

.. literalinclude:: /data/messages/c/consider-using-max-builtin/bad.py
   :language: python

**Correct code:**

.. literalinclude:: /data/messages/c/consider-using-max-builtin/good.py
   :language: python





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