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Java ServiceLoader Pattern Gets a Factory Upgrade for Cleaner Dependency Injection
A developer proposes a pattern to overcome ServiceLoader's no-arg constructor and selection limits by loading factory interfaces instead of services directly. The approach adds id, priority, and configuration support, enabling runtime selection of implementations like Stripe vs PayPal. This decouples applications from vendor-specific code without external DI frameworks.
Meridian48 take
The pattern addresses a real pain point for Java developers stuck between ServiceLoader's rigidity and full DI frameworks, but its adoption depends on community buy-in and tooling support.
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