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C++ scoped enum values

C++ reference for c++ scoped enum values.

Syntax

enum class Color { red, blue };
Color color = Color::blue;

Examples

C++ scoped enum values example

A focused example you can adapt while practising.

enum class Color { red, blue };
Color color = Color::blue;

Best practices

  • Start with the smallest working example, then adapt it to your project.
  • Use the language’s standard library and idioms before introducing extra dependencies.

Runtime & versions

Compiled native applications. Feature availability depends on the language and runtime version used by your project; consult the official reference below.

ISO C++ resources

Specifications & further reading