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How do you implement dependency injection in ASP.NET MVC (pre-Core)?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Use third-party containers like Unity, Ninject, or Autofac.
Deep explanation
ASP.NET MVC does not have built-in DI like Core, so external containers are used to inject dependencies into controllers.
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