Dependency
Something a task system or team relies on to complete its work.
Plain English
This cannot finish without that other thing.
In context
Dependencies can involve code decisions people vendors data or schedules and should have visible owners and risks.
Example
“The identity API is a dependency for account recovery.”
When you'll hear this
- planning
- architecture
- status review
Common misunderstanding
A related task is not a dependency unless one outcome relies on the other.
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Updated: 2026-08-25
