How do you create a dropdownlist from an enum in ASP.NET MVC?

Question

I\'m trying to use the Html.DropDownList extension method but can\'t figure out how to use it with an enumeration.

Let\'s say I have an enumeration like

Answer 1

Now this feature is supported out-of-the-box in MVC 5.1 through @Html.EnumDropDownListFor()

Check the following link:

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/aspnet/mvc/overview/releases/mvc51-release-notes#Enum

It is really shame that it took Microsoft 5 years to implement such as feature which is so in demand according to the voting above!