how to use plugin in c#.net

Question

I would like to use a plug-in(for example, ClearCanvas Image viewer) in my C#.Net windows application. How can I achieve it. I would like to use it with my web application also.

Answer 1

To achieve this you may use

• MEF
• IoC/DI techniques with scanning capabilities of DI container
• Using Reflection to scan assmeblies that implemets certain Interface (IMyPlugin for example)

Answer 2

MEF is probably the easiest solution:

http://mef.codeplex.com/