Static Initializers and Lazy Instantiation
Techniques Article Published May 17, 2000
The pros and cons of these powerful processes must be weighed to determine which is best for a given use.
More articles by Wiebe de Jong
wdejong@ca.imrglobal.com
Implement a JDBC Connection Pool via the Object Pool Pattern
Data & Java Article Published May 9, 2000
Part two of a two-part series. Database connections are an expensive commodity. To share connections, you can set up an connection pool using the object pool pattern.
Implement a JDBC Connection Pool via the Object Pool Pattern
Other Java Article Published April 11, 2000
Part one of a two-part series. Database connections are an expensive commodity. To share connections, you can set up an connection pool using the object pool pattern.
Global Variables in Java with the Singleton Pattern
Visual C++ Article Published February 23, 2000
C++ uses global variables; Java does not. Fortunately, C++ programmers can use the Singleton pattern as they make the language transition.
