ecto_enum
An Ecto extension for defining and using enumerations (enums) in Elixir schemas, supporting integer, string, and PostgreSQL enum types.
What is ecto_enum?
EctoEnum is an extension for the Ecto database wrapper in Elixir that adds support for enumerated types (enums) in data models. It allows developers to define custom enum types that can be used as field types in Ecto schemas, ensuring data integrity and providing a clean, type-safe interface for enum values in applications.
Elixir developers using Ecto for database interactions who need to enforce enum constraints at the application and database levels, particularly those working with PostgreSQL's native enum types.
Developers choose EctoEnum because it seamlessly integrates with Ecto's type system, offering automatic casting between atoms, strings, and integers, and provides migration helpers for PostgreSQL enum types, ensuring type safety and data integrity without manual boilerplate.
Overview
Ecto extension to support enums in models
Use Cases
Best For
- Defining integer-backed enums in Ecto schemas with automatic casting to atoms and strings.
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