Avoid using enums in the domain layer in C#

March 21, 2024

When working on applications, you will often need to represent a group of constants in the business logic and even in the domain layers. However, you should avoid using enumeration types, or enums, in the domain layer and instead use alternatives such as record types.

Why? In this article, we’ll explain the downsides of using enumerations in the domain layer and the advantages of using record types instead.

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