How does Rails handle large-scale dependency injection and service composition?
Updated May 24, 2026
Short answer
Rails uses manual dependency injection or libraries like Dry-Rb to decouple service dependencies.
Deep explanation
Dependency injection (DI) allows Rails services to receive dependencies externally rather than creating them internally. This improves testability and flexibility. In large systems, DI containers or patterns like constructor injection are used. It allows swapping implementations (e.g., mock services in tests or different payment providers in production).
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