[11.x] Allow the authorize method to accept Backed Enums directly #53330
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This PR improves the
authorize
method by allowing it to accept Backed Enums directly as the ability parameter.In most of the applications I am working in, we are using BackedEnums for permissions:
Currently, when performing authorization checks using the authorize method, developers need to explicitly access the value of the enum:
This PR modifies the authorize method to accept Backed Enums directly, so there is no need anymore to access the value property manually. With this change, the authorization check could now be:
Testing:
A test has been added to FoundationAuthorizesRequestsTraitTest to cover the new behavior.