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The singleton pattern is not inherently thread-safe.

While the classic implementation aims to guarantee only one instance of a class, it doesn't
explicitly address thread safety. If multiple threads try to access and create the singleton
instance simultaneously, there's a risk of race conditions and potential creation of multiple
instances.
To make a singleton class thread-safe, you can employ several techniques:
1. Double-checked locking: This involves checking the instance before entering a
synchronized block. However, it requires careful consideration of memory visibility and
ordering constraints to ensure correctness.
2. Static initialization block: This approach leverages the JVM's guarantees for static
initialization to ensure thread safety.
3. Using a thread-safe container: Store the singleton instance in a thread-safe container
like a ConcurrentHashMap.
4. Leveraging a dependency injection framework: Many frameworks provide thread-safe
singleton implementations.
Here's an example of a thread-safe singleton using double-checked locking:
public class Singleton {
private static Singleton instance;

private Singleton() {}

public static synchronized Singleton getInstance() {


if (instance == null) {
synchronized (Singleton.class) {
if (instance == null) {
instance = new Singleton();
}
}
}
return instance;
}
}

Key points to remember:


● Choose the right technique: Consider factors like performance, complexity, and
maintainability when selecting a thread-safe implementation.
● Test thoroughly: Ensure that your thread-safe singleton implementation works correctly
under various concurrent scenarios.
● Be mindful of memory visibility: Use appropriate synchronization mechanisms to
guarantee visibility of instance creation across threads.
By carefully addressing thread safety, you can effectively use the singleton pattern in
multi-threaded environments.
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● https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singleton_pattern

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