The plain-English version
Code, a tool, a runtime, or a service that another part of a project relies on. A dependency can be local or supplied by another project.
Why it matters
Each addition creates maintenance, compatibility, and security responsibilities.
Let’s make it click
A date-formatting package supplies code that your app imports.
Vibe Bro’s heads-up
An example using a newer package API may not match the version installed in your project.
The docs behind it
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Editorial review · October 28, 2026
Corrected: The previous definition restricted dependencies to external packages.