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jsdoc/require-returns Pedantic ​

What it does ​

Requires that return statements are documented. Will also report if multiple @returns tags are present.

Why is this bad? ​

The rule is intended to prevent the omission of @returns tag when necessary.

Examples ​

Examples of incorrect code for this rule:

javascript
/** Foo. */
function quux() {
  return foo;
}

/**
 * @returns Foo!
 * @returns Foo?
 */
function quux() {
  return foo;
}

Examples of correct code for this rule:

javascript
/** @returns Foo. */
function quux() {
  return foo;
}

References ​

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