Take

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Returns an Iterable containing the first n values of the current Iterable

public function take(
  int $n,
): Iterable<Tv>;

The returned Iterable will always be a proper subset of the current Iterable.

$n is 1-based. So the first element is 1, the second 2, etc.

Parameters

• int $n - The last element that will be included in the returned Iterable.

Returns

• Iterable<Tv> - An Iterablethat is a proper subset of the currentIterableup ton` elements.