Redundant variable used as 'return' value

Last modified: 03 December 2024

Reports variables used as return values.

Example:

# Bad practice
def foo(bar)
  result = bar + 1
  result
end

A quick-fix is available to remove those variables. After the quick-fix is applied, the result looks like this: 

# Good practice
def foo(bar)
  bar + 1
end

Locating this inspection

By ID

Can be used to locate inspection in e.g. Qodana configuration files, where you can quickly enable or disable it, or adjust its settings.

RubyUnnecessaryReturnValue
Via Settings dialog

Path to the inspection settings via IntelliJ Platform IDE Settings dialog, when you need to adjust inspection settings directly from your IDE.

Settings or Preferences | Editor | Inspections | Ruby | Redundant code

Inspection Details

By default bundled with:

Qodana for Ruby 2024.3, RubyMine 2024.3,

Can be installed with plugin:

Ruby, 243.23135