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What does "dependency" mean in programming?
dependency is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An external package or library that your project relies on. Dependencies are listed in package.json (JavaScript), requirements.txt (Python), or similar files and are installed by a package manager.
Example
"Update your dependencies before running the tests."
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