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What is service container in Laravel?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Service container is a dependency injection system that manages class dependencies.
Deep explanation
The service container binds classes and interfaces and resolves dependencies automatically. It supports inversion of control, making code more modular and testable.
Real-world example
Used to swap payment providers like Stripe and PayPal without changing business logic.
Common mistakes
- Manually instantiating dependencies instead of using DI.
Follow-up questions
- What is dependency injection?
- What is service provider role?