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Return Command: Exit Function Prematurely
Use for exit function prematurely with Return. Exact CLI syntax to exit function prematurely using Return.
When to use this: Use for exit function prematurely with Return.
Command Syntax
<func_name>() { <echo "This is reached">; return; <echo "This is not">; } <func_name>() `{ <echo "This is reached">; return; <echo "This is not">; `} Command Breakdown
<func_name>() is the base executable for this command.
FAQ
Purpose: Exact syntax to exit function prematurely using Return.
Test path: Replace placeholders and run destructive commands in a disposable workspace first.
Flag behavior: Tool version, platform, and shell can change behavior.
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