In software development, managing dependencies and state is crucial for ensuring deterministic behavior: for any given input, we aim for a consistent output (This is a key reason behind the growing hype for functional programming, as it emphasizes immutability and stateless functions, simplifying the management of dependencies and state). However, as the number of inputs and modules increases, so does the complexity of handling them, potentially leading to a higher risk of bugs—unintended outcomes. To mitigate this, it's essential to minimize and manage dependencies effectively, acknowledging that they can introduce similar challenges by increasing system interconnectedness and potential failure points.