An enumerated type specifies a set of related constants as its values. Examples include the days in a week, the standard north/south/east/west compass directions, a currency’s coin denominations ...

To serialize and deserialize enums in Java, ensure the enum class implements the Serializable interface. Use the default serialization mechanism provided by ObjectOutputStream and ObjectInputStream.

Learn how to serialize and deserialize enums in Java, the pros and cons of different approaches, and the best practices for doing it right. ...