# The Boolean Trap

DevFeed: [The Boolean Trap](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/the-boolean-trap-39098.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://read.engineerscodex.com/p/the-boolean-trap>)

Author: Engineer's Codex

Published: 2024-09-05T02:06:52Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Engineer's Codex](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/engineer-s-codex.md>)

Topics: [enum](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/enum.md>), [enums](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/enums.md>), [Software Engineering](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/software-engineering.md>), [coding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/coding.md>)

Tags: [apis](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/apis.md>), [enum](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enum.md>), [enums](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/enums.md>), [function](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/function.md>)

## AI overview

This article explains the boolean trap: boolean parameters in functions and APIs can make code unclear and difficult to extend. It recommends using enums instead, even for binary choices, because enums improve readability, typing, maintainability, and extensibility.

## Source excerpt

Use enums instead