Explore the importance of adopting static analysis in dependency tools beyond traditional metadata approaches in this 41-minute conference talk presented by Joseph Hejderup from TU Delft at a Linux Foundation event. Gain insights into the limitations of current dependency management practices and understand how static analysis techniques can enhance security, reliability, and efficiency in software development workflows. Discover the potential benefits and challenges of integrating advanced analysis methods into dependency tools, and learn about cutting-edge research and practical applications in this critical area of software engineering.