# hasDependentPod method

1. @protected

bool hasDependentPod(

1. String name

)
inherited

Determine whether a dependent pod has been registered for the given name.

`name`: The name of the pod to check Returns true if any pods depend on this pod, false otherwise

Example:

    if (registry.hasDependentPod('userService')) {
      print('Some pods depend on UserService');
    }

## Implementation

    @protected
    bool hasDependentPod(String name) => _dependentPods.containsKey(name);