𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 are a powerful tool in many programming languages, allowing us to assign names to a set of related values. But why should we consider assigning explicit numbers to these values? Here are a few reasons:
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴
Enums with numbers can improve code readability. When we assign explicit numbers to enums, it becomes easier to understand the significance of each value, especially when these numbers have a specific meaning attached to them
𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
If your software undergoes multiple versions and the enum values are stored in a database, using numbers can ensure stability. Even if you add, remove, or reorder enum members, the underlying values in the database remain consistent
𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀
When working with external systems that rely on specific numeric values, using enums with numbers can simplify the integration process and reduce potential errors
𝗘𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗯𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴
During debugging, it’s often easier to spot an incorrect number than an incorrect string. This can make the debugging process more efficient
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