Description

Terminate a function and return a value from a function to the calling function, if desired.

Syntax

  • return;
  • return value;

Parameters

value: Allowed data types: any variable or constant type.

Example Code

A function to compare a sensor input to a threshold

    int checkSensor() {
      if (analogRead(0) > 400) {
        return 1;
      }
      else {
        return 0;
      }
    }

The return keyword is handy to test a section of code without having to "comment out" large sections of possibly buggy code.

    void loop() {
      // brilliant code idea to test here

      return;

      // the rest of a dysfunctional sketch here
      // this code will never be executed
    }

See also