This tutorial shows you how to use singleton pattern in c# code.

Singleton is used to make sure only one object of the class is created.

Regular use: Very high

UML Diagram

singleton pattern c#

Classes and objects that participate in this pattern include:

  • Singleton

Defining a method so that the client can only access one instance of the created class.

Responsible for creating and maintaining a unique object.

class SingletonPattern
{
    static void Main()
    {
        Singleton o1 = Singleton.Instance();
        Singleton o2 = Singleton.Instance();
        if (o1 == o2)
            Console.WriteLine("Objects are the same instance");
        Console.ReadKey();
    }
}

class Singleton
{
    private static Singleton _instance;

    public static Singleton Instance()
    {
        if (_instance == null)
            _instance = new Singleton();
        return _instance;
    }
}

Singleton pattern is a widely used model, useful in many projects, so consider using, this is a very good pattern because it only creates one instance for a class.