Package javax.persistence

Annotation Interface Enumerated

@Target({METHOD,FIELD}) @Retention(RUNTIME) public @interface Enumerated
Specifies that a persistent property or field should be persisted as a enumerated type. The Enumerated annotation may be used in conjunction with the Basic annotation, or in conjunction with the ElementCollection annotation when the element collection value is of basic type. If the enumerated type is not specified or the Enumerated annotation is not used, the EnumType value is assumed to be ORDINAL. 
   Example:

   public enum EmployeeStatus {FULL_TIME, PART_TIME, CONTRACT}

   public enum SalaryRate {JUNIOR, SENIOR, MANAGER, EXECUTIVE}

   @Entity public class Employee {
       public EmployeeStatus getStatus() {...}
       ...
       @Enumerated(STRING)
       public SalaryRate getPayScale() {...}
       ...
   }
Since:
Java Persistence 1.0
See Also:

  • Optional Element Summary

    Optional Elements
    Modifier and Type
    Optional Element
    Description
    EnumType
    value
    (Optional) The type used in mapping an enum type.

  • Element Details

    • value

      EnumType value
      (Optional) The type used in mapping an enum type.
      Default:
      ORDINAL