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Find smallest number

JavaScript
easy
10 mins

Given an array arr of numbers, return the smallest number in the array. If the array is empty, return null.

Examples

Input: arr = [3, 1, 2] Output: 1
Input: arr = [-5, 2, -3, 4] Output: -5
Input: arr = [0, 2, 3] Output: 0
Input: arr = [] Output: null

Constraints

  • Input must be an array of finite numbers
  • Return false for non-array inputs
  • Return false for arrays containing non-number values
  • Return false for arrays containing NaN, Infinity, or -Infinity
  • For an empty array, return null

Function Signature

function findSmallest(arr) { // Your code here }

Test Cases

  • Base cases: empty array [] -> null, single [ x ] -> x
  • Mixed arrays: [ 3, 1, 2 ], [ -5, 2, -3, 4 ]
  • All negatives: [ -1, -2, -3 ]
  • All positives: [ 1, 2, 3 ]
  • Decimals: [ -1.5, -0.1, 0, 2.2 ]
  • Invalid inputs: null, undefined, 42, '8', {}, () => {}, [1, 'a'], [NaN], [Infinity]

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