What is the main point of singleton classes C++

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i was reading about singleton classes and how they permit single instances, but i dont really understand the concept. I have some questions:

1. How do singletons differ from normal objects in c++?
2. When should you use them?
3. How are they helpful?
4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of them?

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i have tried numerous to search what it does, but i dont understand

Posted 11-Jul-21 2:45am

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Updated 11-Jul-21 2:56am

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Greg Utas · Answer 1 · 2021-07-11T02:56:00

Solution 2

A singleton is no different than any other class, except that it only creates one object.

I wrote an article[^] about them which probably addresses your other questions.

Posted 11-Jul-21 2:56am

Greg Utas

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CPallini 12-Jul-21 1:53am

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Richard MacCutchan · Answer 2 · 2021-07-11T02:53:00

Solution 1

Singleton pattern - Wikipedia[^]

Posted 11-Jul-21 2:53am

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CPallini 12-Jul-21 1:53am

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