To compare a simple-type value to the underlying value of an enumeration constant,you must use a cast operator to make the two types match.

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Enumeration constants have specific types, and to compare them directly with simple-type values (like integers), you must cast either the enumeration constant to the simple type or vice versa to ensure the types match for the comparison.

To Compare a Simple-Type Value to the Underlying Value of an Enumeration