MIN and MAX in C?

Question

Where are `MIN` and `MAX` defined in C, if at all?What is the best way to implement these, as generically and type safely as possible? (Compiler extensions/builtins for mainstream compilers preferred.)

Answer 1

MIN and MAX are not defined in C.

The best way to implement these would be as functions. There are some built ins like fmax, fmaxf, fmaxl or you can use GCC's type of (http://gcc.gnu.org/onlinedocs/gcc-4.9.2/gcc/Typeof.html#Typeof).