Association versus Dependency

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Association by definition does not suggest a dependency.
 
Association by definition does not suggest a dependency.
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Dependency is defined as "Dependency exists between two elements if a Change in one may cause change to other." Quote from Fowler (Pg47) With classes, dependencies exists for various reasons: One Class sends a message to another;one class has another as part of its data;one class mentions another as parameter to an operation.

Association by definition does not suggest a dependency. Association.png

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