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Thread: Enumerated Types

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    Default Enumerated Types

    I recently discovered that enum type is a special class, constructors can be formed, instance variables, and the enum data declaration can posses a primitive type.

    My question is, in the general sense:

    Code:
    private enum Foo {
    COMMA (","),
    SEMICOLON (";");
    private String poo 
    Foo (String poo) {
    this.poo = poo;
    private String poo {return poo};
    }
    I would like to better understand this. I know I can create a variable of Foo such as Foo morePoo and access the , and ; using the names but I just don't know how well. Strong application in parsing and compiler design.

    Thank you for the info
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    Default Re: Enumerated Types

    I don't really understand your question. What are you asking? You might consider providing an SSCCE (that's a link) that demonstrates what you're talking about.
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    Default Re: Enumerated Types

    Crossposted twice:

    Enumerated Types - Java Forums
    OTN Discussion Forums : Enumerated types and recursive descent ...

    The fact that the OP has already received an answer in one of his other threads is a perfect example of why crossposting is frowned upon. I basically wasted my time reading this thread and posting my reply.
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    Default Re: Enumerated Types

    Quote Originally Posted by KevinWorkman View Post
    I basically wasted my time reading this thread and posting my reply.
    Indeed. Thanks for posting the links. If for any reason the original poster comes back to read this...suggested reading: The problems with crossposting

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