
Why You Should Sometimes Use Global Variables in Your Codebase
The Global Variable Conundrum In the world of software development, global variables are often treated like the proverbial elephant in the room – everyone knows they’re there, but nobody wants to talk about them. The general consensus is that global variables are bad, and for good reason. However, like any tool, they have their place and can be incredibly useful when used judiciously. The Case Against Global Variables Before we dive into why global variables might be useful, let’s quickly address the elephant....