
The Dangers of Overusing Singletons: When Global State Bites Back
Picture this: You’re sailing smoothly through your codebase when suddenly—chomp—a hidden global state sinks your project. That’s the Singleton pattern for you: the Jaws of software design. While it promises controlled access, it often drags your code into murky waters of hidden dependencies and testing nightmares. Let’s dissect why this “convenient” pattern can become your worst nightmare. The Siren Song of Singletons Singletons tempt us with sweet promises: “Just one instance, I swear!...