If the elements of an enumerated type are used primarily in sets, it is traditional to use the int enum pattern (Item 34 ...

After having spent several years developing primarily in C++, I missed having an enum in Java until it was finally introduced with J2SE 5. The long wait was worth it because the Java enum is much more ...

// Parameter is bitwise OR of zero or more STYLE_ constants public void applyStyles(int styles) { ... } This representation lets ...