Java Enum Tutorial #96

Here's how to make an enum in java and how to use your enum.

The java enum can be tricky at first... But SURELY you'll get it :) If you followed along, congrats! You learned by-doing!

I hope you enjoyed this java enum tutorial! I like to have a nice mix of java tutorials and actual projects for you all :)

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Alex Lee

[latedeveloper]

Thanks yet again! My notes below in case they are of help to others in a hurry:
0:40 Making and naming a new class
1:05 Enum explained in brief
1:15 Starting by creating an array
1:45 Nice tip on static keyword
2:00 Converting array into an enum
2:10 Enum example outside of a class
2:45 Resolving errors when working with 'labels - don't use strings
3:25 Convention for enums - all upper-case
3:45 How to access a label in a enum
4:15 Test run - prints name of the label
4:40 Changing name of enum to title case for convention best practice
5:00 Why to use an enum (like an array but for constant values, cleaner)
5:35 Example use case with a computer game level
5:48 What a switch case is (in brief)
6:40 Enum example inside a class, with a list that doesn't change (constants)
7:10 Formatting not an issue for labels. Using upper case for names.
7:45 Distinction between object and enum – use enumName.LABEL for enum
8:05 If statement to test
8:48 Test run
8:55 Recap of enums and use cases

[jamescalvert]

You continue to save me everytime we start something new in college

[Kurokage]

Hey Alex, your videos are always amazing! You break things down into their simplest form and you're of tremendous value to the community. Keep up the good work; We thank you!!!

[Dixus]

7:43 "Name it something like Flavor flav"

Instant like.

[eatliftpolskarepeat]

Thank you for this video! Very *clean* and helpful.
I’ve watched two others before yours and they didn’t make the concept any easier. Yours did! Cheers!

[mtaylor]

I was going to do a flutter tutorial but got side tracked and started doing this instead. you're a good teacher - hopefully we get some back-end tutorials!

[ritamch]

Your videos are so informative while also being very entertaining.. I love your vids man

[BikashAdhikari]

Whenever I'm stuck, I search for you video. Great job man!! Way better than my teacher.

[caia]

Thanks for making this easier, I’m taking Computer Science as well!!! I really appreciate this tutorial!💕

[davidevans]

Amazing. You saved me so much head scratching and googling.
Thank you!

[wk]

Hey I am 12 years old and my fav language is c++ and java. love your vids. You explain good and clearly. Keep it up :)

[yuiwayui]

Thank you. This helped me in the enum chapter. I was struggled to understand it before.

[LZbuilder]

Great video! I really enjoy the content!

[kishanmistry]

Coincidentally I had a lecture today about enums in java lol

[rafa_]

Your explanations are extremly good!!!

[hasancete]

Thank you so much Alex for effort, pls keep going!...

[weslleyfelix]

i'm actually amazed how easely you can spread knowledge with such quality.... I couldn't understand my professor in college, but I could easily underrstandd your video... thanks Alex 😍 😍 😍

[keeprunning]

just asked me about this in entry level coding interview thanks alex you are the real mvp

[PP-hnvq]

Thank you Alex! I enjoy your explanations!!!

[pravincallychurn]

love your videos.. good teaching skills