Question

I have an enum, with two values. However, the second value contains a slash (the value is application/xml). This causes a number of syntax values to show up. Is it not possible to have an enum with a member like this?

And if this is the case, what is the solution?

Thanks

Answer 1

Enum values can only be integral types (byte, sbyte, short, ushort, int, uint, long, or ulong). Enum names can only be valid .NET identifiers => no / possible. So the solution to whatever you are trying to do (which you haven’t explained in your question) would be not to use enums. One possible alternative is to use a Dictionary<TKey, TValue>. But once again without knowing your exact scenario and what you are trying to achieve it is difficult to propose a precise answer.