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john lau
3,471 Pointsswift_lint.swift:5:20: error: expected initial value after '=' let result = in.max {$0 < $1}
any idea why it doesn't work
func largest<T:Comparable>(in:[T]) -> T? {
let result = in.max {$0 < $1}
return result
}
3 Answers
Alex Koumparos
Python Development Techdegree Student 36,887 PointsHi John,
I just took a look at the challenge and it is specifically asking the the external name to be in. I still think that's not a great choice of name, but at least you don't have to use it inside the function body (you use the internal name inside the body).
Most of the reserved words are allowed in function declarations and calls but not allowed in the function body. Using in as an external name only gets around that issue.
If you were really dead set on using a reserved word in a place where it is prohibited, Apple lets you use it if you escape it with backticks.
Cheers
Alex
Alex Koumparos
Python Development Techdegree Student 36,887 PointsHi John,
The clue is in the colour of the word in in your code. Note that it is the same colour as the keywords Comparable and return and same colour as the constant name result. This indicates that in is a reserved keyword in Swift.
Sure enough, a look at the language guide reveals that in is a reserved keyword.
Try changing your in to something else, even inp and your code should work as expected.
Cheers
Alex
john lau
3,471 Pointsthks for your answer unfortunately if i'm trying to change the word the compiler is asking me to keep the reserved word. An other funny challenge from treehouse?