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What is Spring ApplicationContext vs BeanFactory?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
ApplicationContext is a superset of BeanFactory with additional enterprise features.
Deep explanation
BeanFactory provides basic DI, while ApplicationContext adds event handling, AOP integration, internationalization, and eager bean loading.
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