Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection vs StructureMap

Developers should learn and use this library when building meets developers should learn structuremap when working on legacy . Here's our take.

Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use this library when building

Pros

• NET applications, especially ASP
• Related to: asp-net-core, c-sharp

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

StructureMap

Developers should learn StructureMap when working on legacy

Pros

• NET projects (especially
• Related to: dependency-injection, inversion-of-control

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection is a library while StructureMap is a framework. We picked Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection wins

Based on overall popularity. Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection is more widely used, but StructureMap excels in its own space.