The difference is that they DO DIFFERENT THINGS!
‘Return value’ does 2 things:
1. It sets the function return value at that point
2. It immediately exits the function
No further code in the function executes!
‘Functionname = value’ does 1 thing:
1. It sets the function return value at that point
Other code in the function continues to execute
This enables additional logic to refine or override the function return value
Huge difference folks. Remember it’s not all about state, it’s also about flow.