I would find such a function really useful in stdl...

# stdlib

[marcinmoskala]

I would find such a function really useful in stdlib:

inline fun <reified T : Enum<T>> enumValueOfOrNull(value: String): T? =
    enumValues<T>().find { it.toString() == value }
// or
inline fun <reified T : Enum<T>> enumValueOfOrNull(value: String): T? = try {
    enumValueOf<T>(value)
} catch (e: IllegalArgumentException) {
    null
}

[rnett]

Agreed, although I'd prefer it in a static-like Enum.valueOfOrNull() style, like Java's valueOf. But that would need namespaces or something similar.