C++, static vs. namespace vs. singleton

Question

I already read a lot of posts and articles all over the net, but I couldn\'t find a definite answer about this.

I have some functions with similar purposes that I wa

Answer 1

Don't make it a singleton

For public helper functions that don't directly depend on these variables, make them non-member functions. There's nothing gained by putting them in a class.

For the rest, put it in a class as normal non-static members. If you need a single globally accessible instance of the class, then create one (but don't make it a singleton, just a global).

Otherwise, instantiate it when needed.