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Dependency management is a crucial aspect of software development that involves declaring, resolving, and using dependencies required by a project in an automated manner. It helps developers manage external libraries and packages that their projects rely on, ensuring that the correct versions are used and that conflicts are minimized. This process is essential for maintaining the stability and security of software applications.

There are various tools and approaches for managing dependencies, depending on the programming language and the specific needs of a project. For instance, tools like Renovate, Dependabot, and Snyk are popular for automating dependency updates. Renovate, in particular, is noted for its effectiveness in self-hosted environments, allowing developers to automate the detection and updating of dependencies in their repositories ².

Additionally, minimizing dependencies is important to reduce potential security vulnerabilities and conflicts that can arise from transitive dependencies. Each dependency can introduce risks, so careful consideration is necessary when including them in a project ⁵.

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