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    Singletons

    In Search of a Perfect Singleton

    Learn how one person tried to come up with the perfect singleton. The article explores real-time experience and explains in the common developer's perspective.

    Static Parameter Class

    Technique for providing a global set of parameters to multiple threads such as to avoid the inefficient instantiation of an object for each client

    Leak-Free Singleton Class using auto_ptr

    Leak-Free Singleton Class using auto_ptr

    Proper initialization of static objects (singletons) with splash screen support

    Proper initialization of static objects (singletons) with splash screen support

    A Leak-Free Singleton Class

    A Leak-Free Singleton Class

    Creating Singleton Objects using Visual C++

    Creating Singleton Objects using Visual C++