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How can misuse of enums lead to poor domain design?
Track: Java
Topic: Modern Java
Focus: Cleaner Domain Modeling
Java: Cleaner Domain Modeling
Answer
Overloading enums with logic can reduce clarity and flexibility.
Enums should represent simple sets of constants. Adding excessive logic or data to enums can make them cumbersome and hard to maintain. For instance, attaching complex methods to an 'OrderStatus' enum can obscure its role as a simple state indicator.
Enums should represent simple sets of constants. Adding excessive logic or data to enums can make them cumbersome and hard to maintain. For instance, attaching complex methods to an 'OrderStatus' enum can obscure its role as a simple state indicator.
Topics: Cleaner Domain Modeling Java Modern Java