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+---
+title: Early Return from Functions
+impact: LOW-MEDIUM
+impactDescription: avoids unnecessary computation
+tags: javascript, functions, optimization, early-return
+---
+
+## Early Return from Functions
+
+Return early when result is determined to skip unnecessary processing.
+
+**Incorrect (processes all items even after finding answer):**
+
+```typescript
+function validateUsers(users: User[]) {
+  let hasError = false
+  let errorMessage = ''
+  
+  for (const user of users) {
+    if (!user.email) {
+      hasError = true
+      errorMessage = 'Email required'
+    }
+    if (!user.name) {
+      hasError = true
+      errorMessage = 'Name required'
+    }
+    // Continues checking all users even after error found
+  }
+  
+  return hasError ? { valid: false, error: errorMessage } : { valid: true }
+}
+```
+
+**Correct (returns immediately on first error):**
+
+```typescript
+function validateUsers(users: User[]) {
+  for (const user of users) {
+    if (!user.email) {
+      return { valid: false, error: 'Email required' }
+    }
+    if (!user.name) {
+      return { valid: false, error: 'Name required' }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return { valid: true }
+}
+```