Ruby on Rails 4.0+ implements native enums support, but it has limitations:
- Hard to localize.
- Doesn't support multiple atributes with same enum.
- DRY (we need to declare in every model).
So, we're using the EnumerateIt. And it implements:
- Localize easily.
- Prefix: Support the same enum in multiple atributes.
- Select values on
select_tag:AccountStatus.to_a # => [['Inactive', 0], ['Active', 1]] - Create scopes and helpers automatically.
- Implements Magic Powers.
Nothing is perfect:
- Be carefuly when you are creating status.
'inactive'and similar status should be 0, others status, you can select other number. - Gem find the correct translations at:
enumerations.%{class_name}.%{value} - Only assigns by enumerator:
comment.status = CommentStatus::DRAFT