Depends on what you want to do. 'static' classes are loaded, not instantiated. And you are saying you want to factor out common code and marked as 'static'. I cannot think of any reason not to. Just make sure it's thread-safe.
Note there is a difference between Singleton and static. Struts Action classes are singleton. -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Jalenak [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: July 9, 2003 9:29 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: [OT] Use of Static Methods One of my programmers asked me whether or not it is OK to define helper methods as 'static' - and I realized that I didn't know the answer. So I guess the question is, in a web application, can common code be factored out to a helper class and marked as 'static'? Are there any major problems with doing this? I should know the answer, but just can't put my thumb on it right now.... 8) TIA! Jerry Jalenak Team Lead, Web Publishing LabOne, Inc. 10101 Renner Blvd. Lenexa, KS 66219 (913) 577-1496 [EMAIL PROTECTED] This transmission (and any information attached to it) may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the transmission to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this transmission in error and that any use, dissemination, forwarding, printing, or copying of this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please immediately notify LabOne at the following email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] For additional commands, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
