This is a “stringly typed” example that is easy to break if the key names are mistyped, or change between versions of your app.
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Stringly-typed
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Enums can be a powerful aide in your quest to produce reliable, robust software. Consider them for your code when you discover yourself introducing “stringly-typed” data, such as message codes.
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