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(singleton = global variable)?

It is global state that is a problem, not just global variables. And yes, singletons are also global state. So you win nothing by using a singleton over a global variable.

So you have several options: you can understand why global state is bad, and still decide to use it. Or you can go the OO route where the database handle is available.

Perl 6 - the future is here, just unevenly distributed

In reply to Re: Global or not global by moritz
in thread Global or not global by McA

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