Constants vs Custom Enumeration

Developers should use constants to define values that remain unchanged throughout a program, such as mathematical constants (e meets 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. Here's our take.

Constants

Nice Pick

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

Custom Enumeration

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

The Verdict

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

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

The Bottom Line

Constants wins

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