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  • Why I Advocate “Anti-Patterns”

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    Eric Mann

    When I ask developers, “why’d you use a Singleton here,” more often than not they reference a tutorial, another developer, or “that’s how I’ve always done it.” No one ever takes the time to learn about the patterns (or anti-patterns) they’re using so they can make informed decisions about software design.

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  • Singleton: Alternative to the Anti-Pattern

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    Eric Mann

    There are valid reasons for using a Singleton in your design – these reasons, however, are rare enough that many developers can avoid them entirely and still have a full career. If you find yourself using Singletons often, you’re doing something wrong.

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