Multiton

Multiton - C#

The Multiton pattern ensures that only a fixed number of instances of a class exist. It’s a variation of the Singleton pattern, but instead of one instance, it allows for a small, predefined set. This is useful for managing resources where a limited pool is appropriate — think database connections, printer …

Multiton - TypeScript

The Multiton pattern ensures that only a limited number of instances of a class can exist. It’s a variation of the Singleton pattern, but instead of a strictly single instance, it allows for a predefined number of instances – “multitons”. This is useful when you need a few dedicated, shared objects with distinct …

Multiton - JavaScript

The Multiton pattern ensures that only a specific number of object instances exist for a given class. It’s a constraint of the Singleton pattern. Instead of just one instance, we control the maximum number allowed. This is useful for resource management (e.g., database connections, thread pools) where creating …

Multiton - Python

The Multiton pattern ensures that only a limited number of instances of a class exist. Unlike a Singleton which allows only one instance, a Multiton permits a predefined number. This is useful when managing a pool of resources or managing a small set of unique entities. The Python implementation uses a class-level …

Multiton - Java

The Multiton pattern ensures that only a limited number of instances of a class exist. It’s a relaxation of the Singleton pattern, useful when more than one object is needed but a full-blown factory feels excessive. This Java implementation uses an enum to define the limited set of instances, leveraging the …