Custom Enumeration vs Constants

Developers should use custom enumeration when they need to define a closed set of related values in their code, such as for representing states (e meets developers should use constants to define values that remain unchanged throughout a program, such as mathematical constants (e. Here's our take.

Custom Enumeration

Nice Pick

Developers should use custom enumeration when they need to define a closed set of related values in their code, such as for representing states (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: type-safety, data-structures

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Constants

Developers should use constants to define values that remain unchanged throughout a program, such as mathematical constants (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: variables, data-types

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Custom Enumeration if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Constants if: You prioritize g over what Custom Enumeration offers.

The Bottom Line

Custom Enumeration wins

Developers should use custom enumeration when they need to define a closed set of related values in their code, such as for representing states (e