[ruby-core:124803] [Ruby Feature#21822] Expose Return Value in the ensure Block

12 Feb 2026

      Issue #21822 has been updated by artemb (Artem Borodkin).
...
```
begin
  ret = begin
    # ....
  end
ensure
  LOGGER.debug "return value: #{ret}"
end
```
For me, ensure => ret looks cleaner, reduces cognitive overhead, and is simply easier on the eyes when reviewing real code.

The structure is easier to parse visually, and the intent is clearer compared to the alternatives.

Also, it doesn’t break any existing behavior — it’s purely additive, just a small but useful extension that makes the code more elegant and pleasant to read.

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Feature #21822: Expose Return Value in the ensure Block
https://bugs.ruby-lang.org/issues/21822#change-116419

* Author: artemb (Artem Borodkin)
* Status: Open
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I'd like to propose a simple feature that allows easy access to the return value inside an ensure block.

```ruby
begin 
   # ...
ensure => ret
   # ret is nil if an exception is raised
   LOGGER.debug "return value: #{ret}"
end
```

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