Injectlynx Brings Attribute-Free Compile-Time Dependency Injection to .NET

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A new open-source toolkit called Injectlynx has been introduced for .NET developers to simplify service registration in dependency injection workflows. Unlike traditional approaches, Injectlynx uses a Roslyn Incremental Source Generator to produce standard IServiceCollection registrations at compile time rather than relying on runtime reflection or assembly scanning. Developers define conventions once, and the tool automatically generates the equivalent manual registration code during the build process, requiring no attributes on service classes. The toolkit is fully compatible with Microsoft's built-in DI container, meaning existing startup patterns remain unchanged. It can be installed via the .NET CLI using the package name Injectlynx and is aimed at improving maintainability in large, modular .NET applications.

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