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description: "Discussion on \"Enums and Annotations\". Two special-purpose families of reference types: Enums and Annotations.\nItem 34: Use enums instead of int constants\nint constants\npublic static final int APPLE_FUJI = 0;\nDisadvantages:\n\nNo type safety (other values can be used, even if not present in..."
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# [Enums and Annotations](https://techtenets.hashnode.dev/enums-and-annotations?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Two special-purpose families of reference types: Enums and Annotations. Item 34: Use enums instead of int constants int constants public static final int APPLE\_FUJI = 0; Disadvantages: No type safety (other values can be used, even if not present in...

Jan 15, 2021 · 4 min read · techtenets.hashnode.dev  
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