---
title: "minimumCount(_:)"
framework: foundationmodels
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: "foundationmodels/generationguide/minimumcount(_:)"
---

# minimumCount(_:)

Enforces a minimum number of elements in the array.

## Declaration

```swift
static func minimumCount<Element>(_ count: Int) -> GenerationGuide<[Element]> where Value == [Element]
```

## Discussion

Discussion The bounds are inclusive. A minimumCount generation guide may be used when you want to ensure the model produces a number of array elements greater than or equal to to some minimum value, such as the number of items in a game’s shop. @Generable struct Shop {     @Guide(description: "A creative name for a shop in a fantasy RPG")     var name: String

@Guide(description: "A list of items for sale", .minimumCount(3))     var inventory: [ShopItem] }

## See Also

### Getting the minimum value

- [minimum(_:)](foundationmodels/generationguide/minimum(_:).md)