find the maximum number in a list using a loop

Question

So I have this list and variables:

nums = [14, 8, 9, 16, 3, 11, 5]

big = nums[0]

spot = 0

I\'m confused on how to actually do it. Please

Answer 1

Python already has built in function for this kind of requirement.

list = [3,8,2,9]
max_number = max(list)
print max_number # it will print 9 as big number

however if you find the max number with the classic vay you can use loops.

list = [3,8,2,9]

current_max_number = list[0]
for number in list:
    if number>current_max_number:
        current_max_number = number

print current_max_number #it will display 9 as big number