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@@ -78,6 +78,7 @@ Use the Singleton pattern when
 * Configuration classes in many applications
 * Connection pools
 * File manager
+* Database connection management systems to ensure a single shared instance across the application
 * [java.lang.Runtime#getRuntime()](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/lang/Runtime.html#getRuntime%28%29)
 * [java.awt.Desktop#getDesktop()](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/awt/Desktop.html#getDesktop--)
 * [java.lang.System#getSecurityManager()](http://docs.oracle.com/javase/8/docs/api/java/lang/System.html#getSecurityManager--)