layout	pattern
title	Multiton
folder	multiton
permalink	/patterns/multiton/
categories	Creational
tags	Java Difficulty-Beginner

Also known as

Registry

Intent

Ensure a class only has limited number of instances, and provide a global point of access to them.

Applicability

Use the Multiton pattern when

• there must be specific number of instances of a class, and they must be accessible to clients from a well-known access point