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Return values, multiple return values, function annotations, and docstrings

Python functions can return any object, often pack multiple results into a tuple, and may document intent through annotations and docstrings.

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Return values, multiple return values, function annotations, and docstrings

Python functions can return any object, often pack multiple results into a tuple, and may document intent through annotations and docstrings.

  • Multiple returns are tuple packing
  • Annotations describe intent, not runtime enforcement by default
  • Docstrings explain usage and behavior

Return values, multiple return values, function annotations, and docstrings