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### The `min()` function

In Python, the **`min()` function** is used to check for the smallest item in an iterable, such as a list or tuple. It can also be used to return the smallest value between two values.

### Syntax
The syntax of the `min()` function is:
```
min(n1, n2, n3, ...)
Or
min(iterable) 
```
### Return value
The `min()` function returns the smallest value.


### Example 1

How to use the `min()` function in Python



# create a list
scores = [50, 20, 9, 70, 45, 90, 5]
# store result
result = min(scores)
# display result
print(f"The lowest score : {result}")

### Explanation

- Line 2: We create a list called `scores`
- Line 4: We use the `min()` function to find the smallest item in the list.
- Line 6: We display the result on the screen.

### Example 2 
How to use the `min()` function to find the smallest string in a given list

> Note: The `min()` function checks a list in alphabetical order.



# create a list
color = ['Red','Orange', 'Blue', 'Pink']
# store result
result = min(color)
# display result
print(f"The lowest score : {result}")

### Explanation

- Line 2: We create a list of strings called `color`.
- Line 4: We use the `min()` function to find the smallest item in the list.
- Line 6: We display the result on the screen.

How do we use the min() function in Python?

The min() function

Syntax

Return value

Example 1

Explanation

Example 2

Explanation

The `min()` function