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In cloud computing task allocation, model dependencies using directed acyclic graphs (DAGs) where nodes represent tasks and edges represent precedence constraints. Implement topological sorting to determine optimal execution order. Use resource-aware scheduling algorithms that consider both data dependencies (e.g., MapReduce stages) and hardware constraints (CPU/memory). Deploy container orchestration tools like Kubernetes with affinity/anti-affinity rules to co-locate dependent tasks. Monitor real-time task progress to dynamically adjust allocations when dependencies resolve earlier than expected.