DeferredReturn

This programming language misconception is about the meaning of Python's return-statement.

Incorrect and Correct Conception

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You see that the print("Done!") statement does not execute.

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If you would like to learn more about this misconception, including its possible origins, symptoms students who hold this misconception might exhibit, the related programming language concepts, links to the corresponding parts of the Python language specification, and related misconceptions, check out DeferredReturn in the progmiscon.org misconception inventory.


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DeferredReturn

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