Understanding .NET Enumerations

I want to continue my introduction to the .NET Framework by discussing enumerations. This is a programming structure that is often used in PowerShell. Most of the time, it is transparent. But I think if you understand a little bit about how they work and how to dissect them in PowerShell, it will raise your scripting skill.

What Is an Enumeration?

In .NET, an enumeration (enum) is a value type that defines a set of named constants, known as enumeration members. It is used to represent a discrete set of values or options that have a specific meaning within the context of an application.

An enumeration is defined using the `enum` keyword in C# or VB.NET. Here's an example of a simple enumeration representing the days of the week: