take
get the first n items from a list
(list xs, long n) -> list
Returns a list containing the first n elements of xs. Returns xs if n is greater than the size of xs.
Returns an empty list if n is negative.
Returns nil if xs is nil or n is nil.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
xs |
list | The list to work with |
n |
long | The number of elements to include in the result |