Hi, In the same reference just prior to that quoted is a similar example of eager initialisation also.
Just pointing out that it can be done without explicit locks in some circumstances as well, but synchronized blocks or methods is probably more commonly/historically used when there is not much actual contention from multiple threads. I think Diane's example is, as usual, best for typical use. Regards On Jun 9, 11:28 am, Chris <crehb...@gmail.com> wrote: > What you quoted is quintessential initialization on-demand holder. And its > supposed to be more like _eager_ init, not lazy init. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en