Objecct

Let's start with some "formal" definitions:

- A pool is a collection of stateless objects

- A cache is a collection of stateful objects

The main distinction between a cache and a pool is what is contained in them. In other words: when you retrieve an object from a cache or a pool, do you need a specific object, or will any object do? If you need a specific object, then each object maintains state; hence, you need to use a cache. If, on the other hand, you can use any object, then the objects do not maintain state and you can use a pool.

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Tribioa at 2007-7-8 8:34:28 >