Enum keyword
In this article we are going to discuss about enum keyword with examples in C#.
Enum keyword in C#
The enum keyword in C# is used to declare an enumeration, a distinct type that consists of a set of named constants called the enumerator list. Enums are typically used to define a collection of related values that can be assigned to a variable, improving code readability and maintainability.
Usage of enum
An enum is defined using the enum keyword followed by the name of the enumeration and a list of named constants.
using System;
public enum DaysOfWeek
{
Sunday,
Monday,
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
Thursday,
Friday,
Saturday
}
public class Program
{
public static void Main()
{
DaysOfWeek today = DaysOfWeek.Monday;
if (today == DaysOfWeek.Monday)
{
Console.WriteLine("Start of the work week!");
}
}
}In the above example, DaysOfWeek is an enumeration with the days of the week as its named constants.
Output
Is it possible to inherit Enum in C#?
No, it is not possible to inherit enums in C#. Enums in C# are a value type
and are derived from the System.Enum class. They cannot be extended
or inherited like classes. Enums are sealed by design to provide a fixed set of
named constants.
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