declared dependency
[dɪˈklɛərd dɪˈpɛndənsi]
nounpl: declared dependencies
dependência declarada
1. In software development, a relationship between modules, packages, or libraries that is explicitly stated in code or configuration files, indicating that one component relies on another to function
The project's declared dependencies are listed in the package.json file.
As dependências declaradas do projeto estão listadas no arquivo package.json.
2. A formal statement or acknowledgment that one entity depends upon another for support, resources, or functionality
The application's declared dependencies include several third-party libraries.
As dependências declaradas da aplicação incluem várias bibliotecas de terceiros.
3. In legal or administrative contexts, an officially registered relationship where one party relies on another
The government tracks declared dependencies for tax and benefit purposes.
O governo rastreia dependências declaradas para fins fiscais e de benefícios.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development communities worldwide. It became prominent with the rise of dependency management tools like Maven, npm, and pip. In Brazil, the term is widely understood in tech circles but remains specialized vocabulary outside the programming community. The concept reflects modern software engineering practices where transparency about component relationships is crucial for maintainability and security.
Related Idioms & Phrases
manage declared dependencies
declare a dependency on
track declared dependencies
resolve declared dependencies
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