- 05/01/2026
- 6 minute read
When to Use Enum vs Constants in C#: Decision Guide
Struggling with enum vs const in C#? This decision guide covers type safety, extensibility, serialization, and the enumeration class pattern to help you choose correctly.
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- 04/30/2026
- 6 minute read
C# Enum Switch: Pattern Matching and Exhaustive Checks
Learn how to use C# enum with switch expressions and pattern matching. Covers exhaustive checks, discard arms, tuple patterns, guard clauses, and compiler warnings.
- 04/29/2026
- 4 minute read
C# Enum to String: Conversion Patterns and Best Practices
Learn every C# enum to string conversion pattern: ToString, Enum.GetName, JsonStringEnumConverter, custom display names, and parsing strings back to enums safely.
- 04/28/2026
- 6 minute read
C# Enum Flags: Combining Values with Bitwise Operations
Learn how C# enum flags work. Understand the [Flags] attribute, bitwise OR and AND, HasFlag(), and when to use a flags enum over a regular enum in .NET.
- 04/27/2026
- 5 minute read
How to Use Enum in C#: Declaration, Values, and Best Practices
Learn how to use enum in C# from scratch. Covers declaring enums, assigning values, casting, comparing, iterating, and the best practices every C# developer should follow.
- 04/26/2026
- 6 minute read
C# Enum: Complete Guide to Enumerations in .NET
Master C# enum with this complete guide. Learn to declare enums, use flags, convert to string, apply switch pattern matching, and follow .NET best practices.
- 11/15/2023
- 12 minute read
Enums in CSharp - A Simple Guide To Expressive Code
Discover the benefits of using enums in CSharp, how to declare them step-by-step with examples, and the different types of enums available in this article!
- 10/27/2023
- 13 minute read
How to Use Enums in CSharp - Understanding the Basics
Looking to enhance your C# coding skills? Learn how to use enums in Csharp with this beginner guide, including best practices, limitations, and examples.