Dependency Injection (DI) is a software design pattern used in ASP.
NET Core to
achieve loosely coupled and testable code. It allows us to separate the
dependencies of a class from its implementation, making the code easier to maintain
and test
In .NET Core, dependency injection is implemented using the IServiceProvider
interface. This interface provides a way to register services with the DI container
and then inject those services into classes that need them.
To use dependency injection in .NET Core, we need to do the following:
Create an interface that defines the contract for our dependency.
Create a class that implements the interface.
Register the service with the DI container.
Inject the service into the class that needs it.
In .NET Core, Dependency Injection (DI) can be implemented in several ways,
primarily through Constructor Injection, Method Injection, and Property Injection.
Constructor Injection is the most common approach where dependencies are provided
through a class constructor, making them mandatory for the class to function. For
example, if you have a HomeController class that needs an IService dependency, you
would inject it via the constructor, ensuring the class always has the necessary
dependency to operate. Method Injection, on the other hand, allows dependencies to
be passed directly to specific methods. This is useful when the dependency is
needed only for a single method, reducing unnecessary dependencies for the entire
class. Lastly, Property Injection involves setting dependencies through public
properties, making it more flexible but potentially less clear, as the dependencies
are not immediately visible in the constructor. Each of these methods offers
distinct advantages depending on the use case, allowing for flexible and
maintainable code design in .NET Core applications.