max clear solution for Latest ISO datetime by Red_Ale - python coding challenges

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max solution in Clear category for Latest ISO datetime by Red_Ale

def get_latest(*arg):
    # I know this is very lame, but the problem is wrongly put: just comparing two strings.
    return max(arg)


print("Example:")
print(get_latest("2027-09-01T01:03:10", "1997-04-15T11:18:14"))

assert get_latest("2007-03-04T21:08:12", "2007-03-04T21:08:12") == "2007-03-04T21:08:12"
assert get_latest("2027-09-01T01:03:10", "1997-04-15T11:18:14") == "2027-09-01T01:03:10"
assert get_latest("0001-01-01T01:01:01", "3000-11-16T13:27:02") == "3000-11-16T13:27:02"

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April 12, 2023

Comments:

U.V on Oct. 6, 2023, 3:13 p.m.
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adamspj on March 12, 2024, 5:06 a.m.
It's hard to evaluate this. True, it's cool to see that a simple comparison of the strings actually passes the test. But also, the spirit of the mission is to play with datetime objects and their methods to ensure you build the knowledge to use them for bigger tasks in the future. Again, maybe if it were categorized as "creative," rather than "clear" it would be a better fit as a solution.

Red_Ale on March 19, 2024, 5:34 a.m.
Probably should have been categorized as Creative. Nevertheless, the game should be intended also to improve our coding skill... the easiest way to code the solution shall be chosen to solve a problem. Python itself teaches it: "Simple is better than complex."

mu_py on Nov. 15, 2024, 7:37 p.m.
<blockquote> it’s cool to see that a simple comparison of the strings actually passes the test. But... </blockquote> @adamspj Your comment seems to imply, that it is a mere coincidence that the code passed the tests. In my opinion this code works perfect for all valid inputs. In case I'm wrong: I'd be happy to include another example to the tests.

mu_py on Nov. 15, 2024, 7:45 p.m.
Thank you for pointing out the structure of ISO datetime strings! That's why I cant agree with that comment in your code : "I know this is very lame..." ;-)

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