The debate over plugin dependency has been around WordPress for years. I strongly believe that WordPress core needs a simple plugin dependency API for a healthier WordPress ecosystem.
Building plugin dependency into core does more than make something already possible easier. It encourages a mindset for developers to rely on existing, reliable code for use in their own plugins, rather than reinventing the wheel for every plugin they write. It also offers opportunity for end users to get more advanced, reliable solutions for their websites.
