Finding the Largest Value with Little Man Computer

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The discussion focuses on writing a program for the Little Man Computer (LMC) that identifies the largest value from an indefinite number of input values. Participants clarify that it is unnecessary to store all input values; instead, the program should maintain only the largest value encountered. Key programming techniques discussed include using conditional statements to compare input values and updating the stored maximum accordingly.

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How do you write a Little Man program which accepts an indefinite number of input values given the conditions that the output value has to be the largest of the input values.

Is it just by entering and storing input or otherwise?
 
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How much would you need to store in that case?
 
there's no limit
 
I think you misunderstood verty's post. You don't need to store all the input.
 
Then how do you write it?
 
Any suggestions?
 
Please give a detailed rationale why would you would need to store stuff without limit. What would you do with that stored stuff anyway?
 

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