Std.Heap.smallest

fn

This is a callable function.

What it does

The smallest few elements, in order.

The reason to reach for a heap over a sort: finding the ten smallest of a

million does not require putting the million in order.

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• The text after the name is the type checked by Pudu.
• Read arrows from left to right: inputs come first, and the final type is returned.
• & borrows a value for this call instead of moving or copying it.
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