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Find Maximum Value
basicjavascript
Background
Finding extremes is a core operation in data analysis, algorithm optimization, and game development.
Problem
Write a function that finds and returns the largest number in a given array of numbers. Return null for empty arrays.
Input
An array of numbers, potentially empty.
Output
The largest number in the array, or null if the array is empty.
Sample tests
Sample 1
Input: [3, 7, 2, 9, 1]
Expected: 9
Your solution
Learning objective
Learn to use Math.max with spread syntax and handle edge cases properly.