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Alternative to Spring in smaller applications

I like to work with Spring features like @Component, @Autowired or ApplicationContext even in smaller applications (like batch applications).

I've read that Java EE 6 is now a viable alternative to Spring in enterprise applications. Is that also true for smaller ones? What would be the corresponding alternatives to the features I've mentioned above?

Solution

  • Java EE 6 is not going to be any lighter that's for sure. In the Java EE space look at jBoss Weld. But really good alternate and in lighter weight is google Guice.