Rob Dodson • 8/9/2012

JavaScript Design Patterns: Singleton

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This article explores the Singleton design pattern in JavaScript, explaining its formal definition as ensuring a class has only one instance with global access. It discusses the significant drawbacks of using global objects, such as debugging nightmares and broken encapsulation, while also acknowledging scenarios where Singletons are already in use or can be appropriate.

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