dependency-specific keywords to dependency() are always accepted

Description

dependency('zlib', modules: ['cheese'], optional_modules: ['bread'], main: true, static: false)

Contributor guide

Tech stack

python

Domain

build system

Issue type

bug

DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.

3

Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.

half day

Activity statusHow available the issue appears right now: fresh, active, stale, blocked, or waiting on maintainer input.

stale

ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.

clear

Prerequisites

Python programmingMeson build system basics

Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.

60

Research direction

Locate the `dependency()` function implementation, likely in `mesonbuild/interpreter.py`. Examine how keyword arguments are currently handled and where valid arguments are defined. Add a check to raise an error for invalid keywords specific to the dependency function. Confirm the expected valid keywords by referencing the Meson manual or existing tests.