💻ap computer science a review

Early return

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A return statement inside a loop that exits the method before the loop completes all iterations, which can prevent correct logic execution.

AP course connection

Topic 3.5: 3.5 Writing Methods

Unit 3

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