layout, title, folder, permalink, categories, tags
| layout | title | folder | permalink | categories | tags | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pattern | Multiton | multiton | /patterns/multiton/ | Creational |
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Also known as
Registry
Intent
Ensure a class only has limited number of instances, and provide a global point of access to them.
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