How do I use enums in Java?

How do I use enums in Java?

Enums in Java are a special type used to define collections of constants. You can define an enum using the 'enum' keyword.

Can you give me an example of how to define an enum?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

public enum Day {
    SUNDAY, MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY
}

How do I use this enum in a switch statement?

You can use it like this:

Day today = Day.MONDAY;
switch (today) {
    case MONDAY:
        System.out.println("Start of the week!");
        break;
    // other cases
}

Are there any benefits to using enums?

Yes, enums provide type safety, better code readability, and can have methods and fields, making them very versatile.