enumvärde

An enumvärde, or enumeration value, is a symbolic name representing a specific constant within a defined set of possibilities. Enums are used in programming to create a more readable and maintainable way to represent a fixed number of related options. Instead of using raw numbers or strings, which can be error-prone and difficult to understand, developers can assign meaningful names to these values. For instance, instead of using the number 0 to represent "monday" and 1 for "tuesday," an enum could define `DaysOfWeek.Monday` and `DaysOfWeek.Tuesday`.

Each enumvärde is inherently associated with an underlying integral type, typically an integer, although the specific type can sometimes be customized. This underlying value is often implicitly assigned by the compiler, starting from zero and incrementing for each subsequent member of the enum. However, developers can also explicitly assign specific integral values to enum members if needed. This allows for direct comparison and manipulation of the underlying numeric representation when necessary, while still benefiting from the readability of symbolic names. Using enumvärde improves code clarity, reduces the chance of typos, and makes it easier to refactor or extend the set of possible values in the future.