Dependency Glossary Definition

Term Dependency
Definition

Dependency is a scheduling concept used to plan, sequence, measure, or control project work. It helps project teams understand timing, dependency logic, and the effect of schedule changes on delivery commitments.

Dependency is a Database concept used to store, organize, manage, retrieve, secure, or describe structured information.

Context & Usage

Project schedulers and team leads use this concept when building schedule models, reviewing progress, and explaining the impact of delays or sequencing changes.

Related concepts include Activity, Task, Duration, Project Dependency, Critical Path and Float.

Database professionals use this concept when designing, operating, documenting, or troubleshooting data systems.

Related concepts include Database, Database Management System and Data Model.

Categories Technical Writing and Documentation, Knowledge Management and Content Governance, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies