The Singleton Design Pattern in Java ensures that a class has only one instance and provides a global point of access to it. It is used to control object creation, ensuring only one instance exists throughout the application.
Key Features:
- Private Constructor: Prevents instantiation from other classes.
- Static Instance: Holds the single instance of the class.
- Public Accessor Method: Provides a global way to get the instance.
Example:
Usage:
Used in logging, configuration management, database connections, and caching.