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With the `depends_on` attribute, you can control the order of service startup and shutdown. It is useful if services are closely coupled, and the startup sequence impacts the application's functionality.

Title: Using `depends_on` to Control Service Startup and Shutdown Order
Summary
The `depends_on` attribute allows you to specify the order in which services are started and stopped. This is beneficial for applications where service dependencies affect functionality.