Modified 2 August 2026

AI glossary

Dependency

In Swedish: Beroende

External package your code needs to work. Listed in `package.json` (JavaScript), `requirements.txt` (Python), or `Cargo.toml` (Rust). Each dependency pulls in its own dependencies — a single `npm install` can fetch hundreds of packages. Also a supply chain risk: a hacked dependency drags your entire code with it.

Related terms

• npm
• pip
• Supply chain

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