Enums with Abstract Methods

Enums can define abstract methods, which each enum member is required to implement.

enum Action {
    DODGE {
        public boolean execute(Player player) {
            return player.isAttacking();
        }
    },
    ATTACK {
        public boolean execute(Player player) {
            return player.hasWeapon();
        }
    },
    JUMP {
        public boolean execute(Player player) {
            return player.getCoordinates().equals(new Coordinates(0, 0));
        }
    };

    public abstract boolean execute(Player player);
}

This allows for each enum member to define its own behaviour for a given operation, without having to switch on types in a method in the top-level definition.

Note that this pattern is a short form of what is typically achieved using polymorphism and/or implementing interfaces.

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