javax.persistence

## Annotation Type Enumerated

-     @Target(value={METHOD,FIELD})
      @Retention(value=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:
    `Basic`, `ElementCollection`

- - ### Optional Element Summary

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

- - ### Element Detail

    - #### value

          public abstract EnumType value

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

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