when an if condition returns an value, else is not necessary

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ID: python-best-practices/if-return-no-else

Language: Python

Severity: Notice

Category: Best Practices

If the code in the if branch returns a value, do not have the else branch present.

if bla:
	foo()
	return 1
else:  # unnecessary, remove the else branch
	return 2

if bla:
	foo()
	return 1
elif bar:
	return 2

if bla:
	foo()
	return 1
return 2

if bla:
	foo()
else:
	return 2

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rulesets:
  - python-best-practices     # Rules to enforce Python best practices.

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