Ninject vs StructureMap

Developers should learn Ninject when building meets developers should learn structuremap when working on legacy . Here's our take.

Ninject

Nice Pick

Developers should learn Ninject when building

Pros

• NET applications that require maintainable, testable code through dependency injection, such as in enterprise-level web services, desktop applications, or complex business logic systems
• Related to: dependency-injection, inversion-of-control

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

Use Ninject if: You want net applications that require maintainable, testable code through dependency injection, such as in enterprise-level web services, desktop applications, or complex business logic systems and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use StructureMap if: You prioritize net projects (especially over what Ninject offers.

The Bottom Line

Ninject wins

Developers should learn Ninject when building