Some tasks just have to happen in a certain order, no exceptions. These are called mandatory dependencies—they’re legally or contractually required sequences that dictate how your project unfolds.
Real-World Example:
- In construction, you must build the foundation before you can put up walls.
- In software development, you must gather requirements before coding begins.
👷♀️ It’s like baking a cake—you can’t frost it before you bake it! 🍰