return command in a function.

[David Bolen]

Duncan Booth <duncan at NOSPAMrcp.co.uk> writes:

> In a language that, like Python, makes extensive use of exceptions, you 
> already cannot guarantee a single exit point from your function. Using 
> return in a controlled way from inside a function doesn't make this worse.

Of course, try/finally let's you guarantee both finalization of
resources in a function and a controlled exit when necessary.

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