Using enums instead of class constants
I've been enums lately instead of relying on class constants. The myclabs/php-enum package provides a nice implementation. The readme lists the benefits of doing so:
Using an enum instead of class constants provides the following advantages:Check it out: https://github.com/myclabs/php-enumThis Enum class is not intended to replace class constants, but only to be used when it makes sense.
- You can type-hint: `function setAction(Action $action) {`
- You can enrich the enum with methods (e.g. `format`, `parse`, …)
- You can extend the enum to add new values (make your enum `final` to prevent it)
- You can get a list of all the possible values (see below)
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