Senior Xiao Ying

Nov 4, 2025 · Backend Development

Say Goodbye to toString(): Multiple Ways to Handle Enums with Jackson in Spring Boot

This article compares four techniques—@JsonValue/@JsonCreator, @JsonFormat, custom serializers/deserializers, and a global @JsonComponent—to control how Java enums are serialized and deserialized by Jackson in Spring Boot, and outlines important pitfalls and version‑compatibility tips.