feat(core): allow dependsOn to accept a single project dependency

[AgentEnder]

Current Behavior

In its object form, dependsOn has a projects property. This property takes a string, despite being plural, and only accepts self or dependencies as its value.

Expected Behavior

projects can be an array of project names, but supports {self} and {dependencies} as tokens

Related Issue(s)

Fixes #16100

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[FrozenPandaz]

We should have separate tabs for the old and new syntax

[isaacplmann]

I think the feature is great, but I would restructure the docs a bit. If you want, you can merge and then I can update the docs section.

I think we should do it like this:

• Full dependsOn syntax structure with tabs for < 16 and 16+
• Examples of usage with tabs for < 16 and 16+
• Specifying individual projects should still be in a tab for 16+ even though there is no corresponding < 16 tab

[AgentEnder]

If you want, you can merge and then I can update the docs section.

Sure, that sounds good. Thanks Issac!

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