What is enum type safety in C++?

What is enum type safety in C++?

Enum type safety in C++ refers to the ability to ensure that only valid enumerated values are used in your code, preventing errors.

Can you give me an example of how to implement enum type safety?

Sure! You can use scoped enums (enum class) in C++11 and later to achieve type safety. For example:

enum class Color { Red, Green, Blue };
Color myColor = Color::Red;

What are the benefits of using enum class over traditional enums?

The benefits include better type safety, preventing implicit conversions, and avoiding name clashes in larger codebases.

Are there any drawbacks to using enum classes?

One drawback is that you need to use the scope resolution operator to access the enumerators, which can be slightly more verbose.