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August 4, 20252 min read10 views

Enums in databases sound great in theory—they let you store predefined values like "pending," "approved," or "rejected" while preventing typos and invalid data. But what seems like a clean solution often becomes a headache down the road.

They're rigid. Need to add a new status to your workflow? With enums, this often requires complex database changes that can lock your tables and cause downtime. Want to rename "pending" to "waiting"?

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