softwaredependence
Software dependence refers to the relationship where one piece of software relies on another piece of software to function correctly. This can occur at various levels, from individual components within a single application to entirely separate programs that are necessary for a larger system to operate. For example, a video editing program might depend on a specific multimedia codec library to play certain video formats. If that codec is not installed or is an incompatible version, the video editor will not be able to process those files.
Dependencies can be explicit, meaning they are clearly documented and managed by the software's developers, or
Complex software systems often have intricate dependency chains, where a piece of software might depend on