What grep command will include the current function name in its output?

Question

I run diff with the -p option so the output will include the name of the function where each change occurred. Is there an analogous option for

Answer 1

Here you go:

git grep --no-index -n -p 'return'

You just need git. The files being searched do not need to be part of a git repo. But if they are, then omit --no-index and get an instant speed boost!