java-design-patterns/multiton/README.md

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layout: pattern
title: Multiton
folder: multiton
permalink: /patterns/multiton/
categories: Creational
tags:
 - Java
 - Difficulty-Beginner
---

## Also known as
Registry

## Intent
Ensure a class only has limited number of instances, and provide a
global point of access to them.

![alt text](./etc/multiton.png "Multiton")

## Applicability
Use the Multiton pattern when

* there must be specific number of instances of a class, and they must be accessible to clients from a well-known access point
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			`Registry`

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			`Ensure a class only has limited number of instances, and provide a`
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			`![alt text](./etc/multiton.png "Multiton")`

Use headings instead of bold text in index.md #238 2016-01-03 21:14:30 +01:00			`## Applicability`
			`Use the Multiton pattern when`
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Work towards #56: Add permalink to every pattern This makes cleaner URLs thanks to jekyll 2015-08-15 18:03:05 +02:00			`* there must be specific number of instances of a class, and they must be accessible to clients from a well-known access point`