Dependencies
What are Dependencies
Dependencies indicate the relationship of one task to another in a logical sequence. They help to visualize the order in which you need to proceed with the issues and estimate the timeframe for them. Identifying and estimating dependencies can be challenging but so can finding the tool that will help you scale your project with complex dependencies.
Types of task dependencies
By linking two issues together, you can show how one task is related to another, resulting in the order of execution. The order of tasks can vary depending on the relationship between them. In general, there are four logical approaches to connecting issues/tasks to indicate order and create a schedule. These are:
Finish to Start (FS): one task can only start when the other one has finished.
Finish to Finish (FF): one task can only finish when the other one has finished.
Start to Start (SS): one task can only start when the other one has started.
Start to Finish (SF): one task can only finish when the other one has started.
How to visualize links and dependencies
We support 4 types of dependency: SF (Start-to-Finish), FS (Finish-to-Start), SS (Start-to-Start), and FF (Finish-to-Finish). Each type offers distinct ways to define the relationships between tasks, allowing for precise and flexible project planning and scheduling.
Link issues/tasks as demo video below
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