Static methods provide no more encapsulation than instance methods. Static methods are less flexible because they cannot be virtual. I don't see any advantage.
The property which retrieves the Singleton instance must be static. If the Singleton has no data at all, then it makes sense to just use a bunch of static methods. But then it is not a Singleton anymore. It is just a collection of functions, and you no longer need an instance. On Mon, 10 Jun 2002 12:02:00 +0800, Ben Kloosterman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I have a question though is it better making the instance available to the >public or providing static methods that fully encapsulate the Singleton. >This will allow redesigns of the Singleton implementation without affecting >other classes. You can read messages from the Advanced DOTNET archive, unsubscribe from Advanced DOTNET, or subscribe to other DevelopMentor lists at http://discuss.develop.com.
