Code Dependency

Definitions

1. A relationship in which one part of the code relies on another module, library, or component to compile or behave correctly. Managing code dependencies carefully is important because unnecessary or poorly layered dependencies make systems harder to test, reuse, and evolve.

   In plain English: A piece of code or module that another piece of code depends on.

   Example: "The package looked lightweight, but hidden code dependencies on the ORM and web layer made it impossible to reuse in the background worker."

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