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fuzzygoat
fuzzygoat

Reputation: 26223

Model in simple MVC?

A quick question, is it ok for the controller to contain a pointer to a model object so that it can use an instance method to alloc and then call the model as needed. Or is it best to set the model up as a singleton and then use a static pointer / class method to access the model as needed. Or either, it simply does not matter?

Just curious as I have used both, one ties the model to the controller, whilst the other leaves the model more independent but means it can be accessed from anywhere?

Cheers gary.

Upvotes: 1

Views: 157

Answers (1)

Ole Begemann
Ole Begemann

Reputation: 135548

It is perfectly normal for the controller to hold a pointer to the model. After all, interacting with the model is one of its most important jobs. IMO, singletons should be avoided in most cases unless you have a very good reason to use them.

Upvotes: 3

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