Using enum instead of join tables

[hmidi slim <hmidi.slim2@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

Is it a good thing to use enum type such a column in a table instead of making a foreign key which references to another table?

I found these links talking about enum and when I will use them:
http://komlenic.com/244/8-reasons-why-mysqls-enum-data-type-is-evil/
https://www.percona.com/blog/2008/01/24/enum-fields-vs-varchar-vs-int-joined-table-what-is-faster/

Is there any advices or new updates to use enum type in order to decrease the number of join between the table and optimize the performance and query runtime?