Spring Framework Master Class - Java Spring the Modern Way - Step 15B - Difference Between the Spring Singleton and GOF

The video tutorial covers design patterns, focusing on Singleton, Prototype, and Proxy. It explains the differences between Singleton in Spring and the Gang of Four design patterns, using examples like JDBC connections to illustrate the importance of proxies. The tutorial also discusses application contexts and the implications of having multiple instances in Spring versus a single instance in the Gang of Four's definition.

What happens when you call get JDBC connection on the same instance of a DAO?

Discuss the implications of having multiple application contexts in a single JVM regarding Singleton beans.