PY3.R1731

Consider using max builtin

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

Noncompliant Code:

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def get_max(value1, value2):
    if value1 < value2:
        value1 = value2
    return value1

print(get_max(1, 2))

Compliant Code:

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print(max(1, 2))

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