Nicolas Fränkel 2/8/2026

Rediscovering Java ServiceLoader: Beyond Plugins and Into Capabilities

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This article delves into Java's ServiceLoader API, explaining its role as a Service Provider Interface (SPI) implementation. It covers its history, how it works, its limitations, and practical usage in modern Java ecosystems like Spring Boot. The piece reframes ServiceLoader as a capability discovery mechanism, moving beyond its traditional view as just a plugin system.

Rediscovering Java ServiceLoader: Beyond Plugins and Into Capabilities

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