What is Dependency?
External code that your project needs to function
Why It Matters
Dependencies let you use tested, maintained solutions instead of building everything yourself
Real-World Example
React and Next.js are dependencies that your web app relies on
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Related Terms
npm
The default package manager for JavaScript, with millions of free packages available
Package
A bundle of code that can be easily shared and reused across projects
Module
A self-contained piece of code that can be imported and used in other parts of your project
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic