Return Values

Functions can return values using the return statement.

Basic Return

Exercises

Return Ends Function

Returning None

Multiple Return Values

Early Return Pattern

Returning Different Types

Chaining Function Calls

Practice Playground

Key Takeaways

• return value sends value back to caller
• return ends function immediately
• No return (or return) returns None
• Multiple values: return a, b (tuple)
• Use early returns for edge cases
• Returned values can be used in expressions