A return point is either a return statement or a falling through the bottom of a void method or constructor.

Example:

The method below is reported if only two return statements are allowed:

  void doSmth(User[] users) {
    for (User user : users) {
      if (cond1(user)) {
        user.setId(getId());
        return;
      } else if (cond2(user)) {
        if (cond3(user)) {
          user.setId(getId());
          return;
        }
      }
    }
  }

Consider rewriting the method so it becomes easier to understand:

  void doSmth(User[] users) {
    for (User user : users) {
      if (cond1(user) || cond2(user) && cond3(user)) {
        user.setId(getId());
        return;
      }
    }
  }

Configure the inspection:

• Use the Return point limit field to specify the maximum allowed number of return points for a method.
• Use the Ignore guard clauses option to ignore guard clauses. A guard clause is an if statement that contains only a return statement
• Use the Ignore for 'equals()' methods option to ignore return points inside equals() methods.