Dependency Glossary

Browse 3 dependency terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.

3 Dependency Terms

Library: A library is a collection of pre-written, reusable code, including functions, classes, and modules, that developers import into their own projects to handle...
Platform Risk: The risk a company faces when it depends heavily on another platform for distribution, access, policy stability, or technical compatibility. Platform risk can...
Third-Party: Coming from an external organization rather than from the company itself or the direct customer. Third-party dependencies can accelerate execution, but they...