dependency-injection

Wire Go service dependencies through constructor-based dependency injection.

264|24|Updated Oct 20, 2025
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Skill: dependency-injection
Source: https://github.com/Authula/authula/tree/main/.agents/skills/dependency-injection
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Authula/authula --skill dependency-injection-authula

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What problem does it solve?

Dependency management can become complex, especially in Go applications. This skill provides a structured method for wiring dependencies throughout services, repositories, and handlers, improving code maintainability and testability.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Constructor-based Dependency Injection: Facilitates explicit dependency declarations through constructor parameters.
  • Explicit over Implicit: Dependency interfaces are defined, improving code clarity.
  • Bootstrap-Time Initialization: Services and plugins are initialized once, reducing runtime overhead.
  • Testable Dependency Graphs: Supports the creation of testable and mockable dependency graphs.
  • Avoidance of Global State and Service Locators: Improves code design and reduces hidden side effects.

Quick Start

Initialize your core services using the provided constructor-based dependency injection method and bootstrap the services during application startup.

Frequently Asked Questions about dependency-injection

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I manage service dependencies in Go without using global state?

You can manage Go service dependencies by using a constructor-based dependency injection approach. This method wires dependencies explicitly through constructor parameters, avoiding global state and service locators to reduce hidden side effects and improve modularity.

What is the best way to structure dependency injection for complex Go service architectures?

The best way to structure dependency injection for complex Go service architectures is through bootstrap-time initialization. This approach initializes services and plugins once, creating a single-source dependency graph that reduces runtime overhead and ensures clear code design.

How do I make Go service handlers and repositories testable and mockable?

To make Go service handlers and repositories testable, define explicit dependency interfaces and inject them through constructors. This creates a testable dependency graph, allowing you to easily substitute mock implementations during testing.

Does dependency injection in Go work for wiring handlers and repositories explicitly?

Yes, dependency injection in Go works by providing a structured method for wiring dependencies throughout services, repositories, and handlers. It facilitates explicit dependency declarations, ensuring a clear initialization process suitable for complex application architectures.

When do I need constructor-based dependency injection for my Go application?

You need constructor-based dependency injection when your Go application's dependency management becomes complex. It provides a structured method for wiring dependencies, improving code maintainability and testability by using explicit declarations over implicit global state.

Why does my Go service architecture have hidden side effects from service locators?

Go service architectures have hidden side effects because service locators and global state obscure dependency resolution. By switching to a constructor-based dependency injection method, you define explicit dependency interfaces, eliminating hidden side effects and clarifying code design.