Service Locator

A Service Locator is a design pattern used in software development to manage and access various services or components within an application. Think of it like a directory or phone book where you can look up and retrieve the specific service you need without knowing its internal details or how it was created. This approach helps organize complex systems by centralizing service access, making the code more manageable and flexible. However, it can also lead to hidden dependencies, so it's often used carefully alongside other design practices to ensure maintainability.