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# [What is the difference between transient, singleton and scoped in C#?](https://simplifyingcode.com/what-is-the-difference-between-transient-singleton-and-scoped-in-c?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Definition Transient, scoped and singleton are different methods for declaring and configuring the lifetime of objects in the dependency injection design pattern. In software development, it is common to use design patterns to solve recurring problem...

Nov 6, 2022 · 3 min read · simplifyingcode.com  
Updated Dec 22, 2022  
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[Daniel Camacho](https://hashnode.com/@ChamaCR23)

[Nov 9, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-the-difference-between-transient-singleton-and-scoped-in-c/63682564a6435b6a2ff50ef9/comment/636b1943832bb6eb4df9d086)

Nice article, but an explanation of when each should be used would have been better. Or Pros/Cons

[Michael Asaad](https://hashnode.com/@ma268)

[Dec 22, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/what-is-the-difference-between-transient-singleton-and-scoped-in-c/63682564a6435b6a2ff50ef9/comment/636b1943832bb6eb4df9d086#reply-63a4e2733916c9c9a801e77c)

Hi Daniell, thanks for the feedback, I've made changes following your recommendation. Happy to hear any additional thoughts you might have. Thank you! 😊