Question about return statement in Python

Question

What exactly does return do and how is it any different than print? I’m somewhat new to Python and SoloLearn doesn’t give a great explanation.

Answer 1

Alex ,

use of print() and return:

▪︎print uses arguments, that are sent to standard output (< screen > by default), if no arguments are given, nothing will be displayed
▪︎print() adds a newline character "\n" at the end of each call, except the < end > argument is used
▪︎print can be used in main program or in functions
▪︎return can only be used in functions. return can be followed by argument/s, that are given back to the caller. if no argument or no return is used < None > will be returned
▪︎the argument/s returned from the function can be stored in a variable and can be used for further processing.
▪︎return will stop the execution of the function immediately and gives the control flow back to the caller

example function:

a program uses part numbers which must have a defined formatting.
the main program calls a function < chk_pn(inp) > and passing the part number in variable < inp >.
the function checks it an returns < True > or <False>
main program gets the returned value and can handle it.

Answer 2

https://code.sololearn.com/cpGThocHw9cA/?ref=app

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Print can be used anywhere in the program but return statement should only be used in the function.

Answer 5

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/2290886/?ref=app

Answer 6

Thanks!