Proactive Dependency Management: Reducing Risk and Improving Software Quality - DevOps.com
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In modern software development, open-source components are vital yet pose significant risks if neglected, causing technical debt and security vulnerabilities that developers must address.
Key statistics illustrate the prevalence of neglected dependencies, with 80% remaining un-upgraded for over a year, exposing software to potential bugs and security risks.
The consequences of poor dependency management are severe; a staggering 96% of vulnerable releases had fixed versions available that organizations consistently failed to implement.
Organizations are wasting time on manual upgrades; an average application incurs about 300 hours of dependency management annually, highlighting a crucial need for automation.
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