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Enum values should be uppercase

Medium
Javaenum

AI-generated description suggestion​

What is it?​

The practice is triggered when enum values in code are found in lowercase or mixed-case formats instead of uppercase.

Why apply it?​

Using uppercase for enum values ensures consistency, aligns with coding standards for named constants, and increases code readability by distinguishing these special types from variables and functions.

How to fix it?​

Change the enum values from their current format to uppercase, ensuring consistency and readability throughout the codebase.

Read more:​

https://docs.oracle.com/javase/tutorial/java/javaOO/enum.html

Examples​

Example 1:​

Negative​

Incorrect implementation that violates the practice.

public enum OrderStatus {
    validated,
    paid,
    shipped,
    delivered;
}