I believe there are other ways: http://commandcenter.blogspot.com/2014/01/self-referential-functions-and-design.html http://commandcenter.blogspot.com/2014/01/

I believe there are other ways: http://commandcenter.blogspot.com/2014/01/self-referential-functions-and-design.html http://commandcenter.blogspot.com/2014/01/self-referential-f... And you should probably avoid situations where you suddenly need config objects in 'random places'. This could be a symptom of chaotic API design. But then again, whatever works for you.