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Should enums be in separate files?
If the enum is only used within one class, it should be placed within that class, but if the enum is used between two or more classes, it ought to either be in it’s own code file, or in a conglomerated code file that contains all the enum for a particular assembly.
Where are enums placed?
Put the enums in the namespace where they most logically belong. (And if it’s appropriate, yes, nest them in a class.)
Can enums inherit C#?
Enums cannot inherit from other enums. In fact all enums must actually inherit from System. Enum . C# allows syntax to change the underlying representation of the enum values which looks like inheritance, but in actuality they still inherit from System.
Can we inherit enum in C#?
Can we override enum in C#?
Classes let you override virtual methods only, not override fields/inner classes/enums. You can hide an inner enum using the new keyword, but any method which requires the enum of the base class is incompatible with the enum of the child class.
Can You Move an enum inside a class?
An enum is a class and follows same regulations. Having it on its own file is exactly like moving an inner class in a separate file, nothing more nor less. So yes you can move it inside one of the class and be able to access it from outside with OuterClass.ScaleName syntax.
When to put enums in a separate file?
Usually there’s one class that’s most closely associated. But if that changes, if someone comes along at a time decides to take a dependency on the enum, then it’s time for a refactor. – Brennan Pope Sep 18 ’15 at 16:06. If the enum is to be shared across different classes it’s preferable to put it in a separate file.
Do you have to qualify an enum in Java?
Yes. It means that don’t have to qualify the enum to use it in some circumstances where you would have to if the enum was nested as above. Actually, Java does allow you to put multiple top-level classes into the same source file provided that all but one of the classes is “package private”.
Where can I find enums in Visual Studio?
If you are using the USysWare File Browser add-in for Visual Studio, you can very quickly find files of particular names in your solution. Imagine looking for an enum that is not in its own file but instead buried in some file in a gigantic solution.