[FIXED] Configure JPA to map all enums to String?

Issue

Currently I have to add @Enumerated(EnumType.STRING) to all fields that use enums, and very often I forget to do it, and then the default kicks in (EnumType.ORDINAL).

Is it possible to configure JPA to map all enums to String? (To make the default EnumType.STRING ?)

Solution

Unfortunately not.

But think twice when using enums. I wrote an article about the issues:

https://martinelli.ch/should-you-use-enums-with-jpa/

Answered By - Simon Martinelli
Answer Checked By - David Marino (JavaFixing Volunteer)