Enum System

Creates a bidirectional enumeration that maps both keys to values and values to keys.

Parameters:

• name (string) - The global name for the enum

Returns: function - A function that accepts the enum definition

Usage:

enum 'eTriggerType' {
    Invalid = 1,
    Incapacitate = 2,
    Wound = 3,
    Die = 4,
    Revive = 5,
    ReviveByCommand = 6,
    Respawn = 7,
    Heal = 8,
}

-- Usage examples
print(eTriggerType.Wound)        -- Output: 3
print(eTriggerType[3])           -- Output: "Wound"
print(eTriggerType.Invalid)      -- Output: 1
print(eTriggerType[1])           -- Output: "Invalid"

Benefits:

• Bidirectional mapping (key→value and value→key)

• Type safety for state management

• Clear, readable code

• Easy debugging with reverse lookups

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Best Practices

Enum Usage

• Use meaningful names for enum values

• Keep enum values sequential for debugging

• Use enums for state machines and game modes