ways save enums database
what best proceed save enums database? i know java provides name() valueof() methods modify enum values twine back. nonetheless there any (flexible) options store values? is there intelligent proceed enums unparalleled numbers ( ordinal() stable use)? update: thanks overwhelming quick answers! i suspected. however note 'toolkit'; way. problem i have supplement same methods any enum form i create. thats lot repetitious formula and, during moment, java does support any solutions (a java enum can't extend classes).