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functx:max-node

The XML node whose typed value is the maximum

Description

The functx:max-node function returns the node(s) that contains the maximum value, based on typed value. Unlike the built-in fn:max function, it returns the node itself, not its atomic value.

Arguments and Return Type

XQuery Function Declaration

declare namespace functx = "http://www.functx.com";
declare function functx:max-node
  ( $nodes as node()* )  as node()* {

   $nodes[. = max($nodes)]
 } ;

Examples

<values>
      <int>1</int>
      <int>23</int>
      <int>115</int>
</values>

functx:max-node($in-xml//int)

<int>115</int>

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