small footprint dependency injection java

Question

I am looking for a very lightweight dependency injection framework for java. With minimum possible dependencies and minimum features.

Just something along the following lines: receive a java.util.List of Classes, instantiate them and just auto-wire all the objects one into the other.

Answer 1

Maybe you should have a look at Google Guice: http://code.google.com/p/google-guice/

Answer 2

I would recommend Spring, since this can provide a small footprint when using only the core packages.

If you think Spring is overkill, then perhaps PicoContainer, or guice?

Answer 3

Definitely look into Guice. Been using it for a year, and absolutely love it.