What is Task Dependency?
Task dependency is a powerful control feature that ensures tasks are completed in the correct order.
When dependency is enabled, a task cannot be completed, reviewed, or advanced until all required preceding tasks are finished. This ensures no important step is skipped and work progresses in a structured process.
Why Task Dependency is Important
Task dependency helps organizations:
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Prevent premature task completion
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Enforce correct workflow order
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Reduce human errors
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Maintain quality standards
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Ensure accountability at every stage
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Improve delivery consistency across teams
This feature is especially useful for projects where one task relies on the completion of another task.
Where Task Dependency Works
Task dependency applies to:
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Tasks linked to projects
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Tasks within the same workflow column
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Movement between stages such as:
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To Do
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Queries
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Review
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Completed
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It does not affect standalone tasks that are not part of a project (unless manually enabled).
How Task Dependency Works
When task dependency is enabled:
- Tasks are ordered within a project column
- Each task must be completed in sequence
- Users cannot skip tasks
- The system automatically checks task order
- Unfinished tasks block progress
If a dependency rule is violated, the system prevents the action and displays a warning message.
Types of Task Dependencies
1️⃣ Project-Level Dependency
When enabled at the project level, all tasks within the project follow dependency rules.
Behavior:
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Tasks must be completed in order
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Users cannot move a task to Review or Completed unless prior tasks are finished
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Automatically applies to all new tasks in the project
How to Enable:
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Open Projects
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Edit Project
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Enable Task Dependency
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Save the project
2️⃣ Task-Level Dependency
Task dependency can also be controlled per task.
Behavior:
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Some tasks can follow a strict order
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Other tasks can be completed independently
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Use Case:
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Sequential tasks (Design → Development → Testing)
Parallel tasks (multiple developers working simultaneously)
Dependency with Subtasks
If a task contains subtasks:
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All subtasks must be completed first
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The parent task cannot be marked as completed until all subtasks are finished
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Dependency validation automatically checks subtask completion
When to Use Task Dependency
✔ Multi-stage workflows
✔ Approval-based processes
✔ Development pipelines
✔ Quality-controlled projects
✔ Teams requiring strict order
Summary
Task dependency is a workflow safeguard that ensures tasks are completed in the right order, at the right time, by the right people.
By enforcing task sequencing, it helps teams work smarter, prevent errors, and deliver projects with confidence and consistency.
