Top "Return" questions

A return statement causes execution to leave the current subroutine and resume at the point in the code immediately after where the subroutine was called, known as its return address.

Returning from a finally block in Java

I was surprised recently to find that it's possible to have a return statement in a finally block in Java. …

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What if I write return statement in constructor?

What if I write return statement in constructor? Is it standard conformant? struct A { A() { return; } }; The above code compiles …

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Is it bad practice to use return inside a void method?

Imagine the following code: void DoThis() { if (!isValid) return; DoThat(); } void DoThat() { Console.WriteLine("DoThat()"); } Is it OK to use …

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NGINX - Return 301 vs Rewrite

I use NGINX in my dedicated server. I've a question about the return and rewrite 301. Rewrite 301: rewrite ^ http://xxx.xxxxx.…

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What is the difference between PHP echo and PHP return in plain English?

Yes, I have googled this question and even referred to my textbook (PHP by Don Gosselin) but I seriously can't …

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Using 'return' in a Ruby block

I'm trying to use Ruby 1.9.1 for an embedded scripting language, so that "end-user" code gets written in a Ruby block. …

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onSubmit returning false is not working

I'm completely confused ... I'd swear this was working yesterday ... I woke up this morning and all my forms stopped to …

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How to execute and get content of a .php file in a variable?

I want to get contents of a .php file in a variable on other page. I have two files, myfile1.…

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How to capture enter key being pressed on pages containing multiple forms?

I have inherited a web application where the usual ability to press return in any of the input fields has …

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In Python, if I return inside a "with" block, will the file still close?

Consider the following: with open(path, mode) as f: return [line for line in f if condition] Will the file …

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