An object to pass around

[ikl]

If an object of a class that is needed in many other class, should it be
passed around into each of them or just create it as a global object so that
all others can access it? Is there any other better ways?

Thanks!

 

[John Harrison]

If an object of a class that is needed in many other class, should it be
passed around into each of them or just create it as a global object so that
all others can access it? Is there any other better ways?

You should consider using a Singleton class.

There are many examples of code on the web, you could even search through
the archives of this group.

john

 

[jeffc]

If an object of a class that is needed in many other class, should it be
passed around into each of them or just create it as a global object so that
all others can access it? Is there any other better ways?

Either can work - "it depends".

 

[Nick Hounsome]

If an object of a class that is needed in many other class, should it be
passed around into each of them or just create it as a global object so that
all others can access it? Is there any other better ways?

It's always best to pass it around as this is the most flexible and reusable
method.
Most of us are too lazy though so we just use a singleton pattern about
which there is a thread
started every few days!