Семантика Enum в Java
One minute read in JVM HighlightsНичего интересного, просто JavaDoc метода name и toString из класса Enum.
/**
* Returns the name of this enum constant, exactly as declared in its
* enum declaration.
*
* <b>Most programmers should use the {@link #toString} method in
* preference to this one, as the toString method may return
* a more user-friendly name.</b> This method is designed primarily for
* use in specialized situations where correctness depends on getting the
* exact name, which will not vary from release to release.
*
* @return the name of this enum constant
*/
public final String name() {
return name;
}
name – final метод, а значит переопределять его мы не можем, а вот toString естественно можно:
/**
* Returns the name of this enum constant, as contained in the
* declaration. This method may be overridden, though it typically
* isn't necessary or desirable. An enum type should override this
* method when a more "programmer-friendly" string form exists.
*
* @return the name of this enum constant
*/
public String toString() {
return name;
}
Т.е. для получения enum в виде стринги в большинстве случаев используем name, toString может использоваться для красивых логов (если enum содержит какие-либо поля).
