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min (Function)

The min function finds and returns the smallest number from a list of numbers. It requires at least one number in the list and handles null values gracefully, making it ideal for identifying baseline values, minimum requirements, and cost optimization scenarios.

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Minimum value detection is essential for establishing baselines, identifying underutilized resources, and finding optimal configurations. The function preserves numeric types, ensuring accurate representation of both integer and floating-point minimums.

Capabilities

This function enables you to:

  • Baseline identification: Find minimum resource requirements for right-sizing
  • Cost optimization: Identify lowest costs or most efficient configurations
  • Performance analysis: Determine best-case performance metrics
  • Resource efficiency: Find underutilized resources for optimization
  • Quality control: Identify minimum acceptable thresholds

Example Usage

locals {
  example_result = sum(
    # Function arguments here
  )
}

output "function_result" {
  description = "Result of sum function"
  value       = local.example_result
}

Signature

min(numbers)

Arguments

Return Value

Returns the smallest number from the list: - Works with both integers and floats - Returns the actual minimum value (preserves type) - Returns null if the input list is null

Common Patterns

Cost Optimization

variable "instance_costs" {
  default = [0.15, 0.25, 0.12, 0.30, 0.18]
}

locals {
  lowest_cost = provider::pyvider::min(var.instance_costs)  # 0.12
}

Baseline Metrics

variable "cpu_usage_percent" {
  default = [45, 32, 58, 28, 51]
}

locals {
  minimum_usage = provider::pyvider::min(var.cpu_usage_percent)  # 28
}

Documentation version: 0.0.19 | Last updated: 2025-11-09