How to end execution of a block in Ruby?

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I thought blocks were like anonymous functions.

But when I tried to end the execution of a block using return keyword, I think it triggered a return in the scope in which the block was defined in. Is that how they work?

If so, how can I end the execution of a block, in a way that does not trigger a return in the outer scope?

Already asked and answered: stackoverflow.com/questions/1402757/… — mguymon
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Karl Wilbur · Accepted Answer · 2021-02-11 18:53:49Z

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The keyword is next, not break. Break seems to be specific for the each method.

edited Feb 11, 2021 at 18:53

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rogeriopvl · Accepted Answer · 2012-03-20 16:35:11Z

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To exit a block or loop use the break keyword.

return will exit a method.

answered Mar 20, 2012 at 16:35

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HappyDeveloper Over a year ago

break from proc-closure (LocalJumpError)

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