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@@ -630,6 +630,8 @@ to use in this case.
 redirect_back(fallback_location: root_path)
 ```
 
+NOTE: `redirect_to` and `redirect_back` do not halt and return immediately from method execution, but simply set HTTP responses. Statements occurring after them in a method will be executed. You need halt by an explicit `return` or some other halting mechanism, if needed.   
+
 #### Getting a Different Redirect Status Code
 
 Rails uses HTTP status code 302, a temporary redirect, when you call `redirect_to`. If you'd like to use a different status code, perhaps 301, a permanent redirect, you can use the `:status` option: