Applying the Service Locator Pattern for Extensible File Parsers in Spring

This article demonstrates how to replace tightly‑coupled if‑else or switch‑case logic with the Service Locator Pattern in a Spring application, allowing new file‑type parsers such as XML to be added without modifying client code, thereby adhering to the Open/Closed principle.

Factory BeanJavaOpen/Closed Principle

0 likes · 7 min read

Applying the Service Locator Pattern for Extensible File Parsers in Spring

Code Ape Tech Column

Jun 24, 2024 · Backend Development

Applying the Service Locator Pattern in Spring to Decouple File Parsers

The article explains how to replace tightly‑coupled if‑else or switch statements for selecting CSV, JSON, or XML parsers with a Service Locator Pattern in Spring, showing step‑by‑step code examples, configuration, and the resulting adherence to the open‑closed principle.

Factory BeanJavaService Locator

0 likes · 8 min read

Applying the Service Locator Pattern in Spring to Decouple File Parsers