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Dependency management strategy

Manage software dependencies effectively for security and maintainability

Create a comprehensive strategy for managing software dependencies { including }selection criteria, update policies, security scanning, and risk mitigation.

80 minutes
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Overview

Create a comprehensive strategy for managing software dependencies { including }selection criteria, update policies, security scanning, and risk mitigation.

Learning objectives

  • Audit current dependencies
  • Establish selection criteria
  • Create update policies
  • Implement security scanning

Instructions

Manage dependencies effectively:

1. Inventory all dependencies 2. Assess risks and technical debt 3. Create management policies 4. Implement automation 5. Build monitoring system

Steps

1

Dependency audit

25 minutes

Inventory and assess all dependencies

2

Risk assessment

20 minutes

Evaluate dependency risks

3

Policy creation

20 minutes

Define management guidelines

4

Automation setup

10 minutes

Implement scanning and updates

5

Monitoring implementation

5 minutes

Track dependency health

Pro tips

  • Minimize dependency footprint
  • Automate security scanning
  • Plan for dependency updates
  • Document dependency decisions

Example outcome

Dependency management reducing vulnerabilities by 80%, automated updates for 60% of dependencies, and clear upgrade paths.

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