When is enum instance created in java?

Asked Aug 03 '15 at 15:49

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When is an enum instance created in java?

When application loads/application startup?
Or is it lazy loaded i.e. it will be created only when it is required for the first time?

If I never use an enum instance in my application, will it still be created and consume memory?

asked Aug 03 '15 at 15:49

Popeye

Enum instances, like any other instance of anything, are created when they are needed. – Jashaszun Aug 03 '15 at 15:50
An `enum` type is just a special class. Its constants are `static final` fields. The same rules apply. – Sotirios Delimanolis Aug 03 '15 at 15:52

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