What is ENUM?

The term 'ENUM' typically refers to enumeration types, which are data types consisting of a set of named values called elements, members, or enumerators of the type. ENUMs are commonly used in programming to define a variable that can take on only a predefined set of values, making code more readable and maintainable. For example, an ENUM could define the days of the week (Monday, Tuesday, etc.) or different status codes (e.g., Open, Closed, Pending). They help improve code clarity and prevent errors by restricting the possible values a variable can hold to a specific, defined set.