An enum is a special "class" that represents a group of constants (unchangeable variables, like final variables).

To create an enum, use the enum keyword (instead of class or interface), and separate the constants with a comma. Note that they should be in uppercase letters:

Example

enum Level {
  LOW,
  MEDIUM,
  HIGH
}
 

You can access enum constants with the dot syntax:

Level myVar = Level.MEDIUM;
 

Enum is short for "enumerations", which means "specifically listed".



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