Relationships
Work Item Dependencies
Dependencies let you define relationships between work items — which items must finish before others can start.
Dependencies let you define relationships between work items — which items must finish before others can start.
Dependency Types
| Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 🔗 Blocks | This item must be completed before another can begin |
| ⏳ Depends On | This item can't start until another is finished |
Where Dependencies Show Up
- 📅 Roadmap / Timeline — Dependencies are drawn as connecting lines between items on the Gantt chart. This helps you visualize the critical path and see potential scheduling conflicts.
Tips
- 💡 Use dependencies to make hidden relationships visible — if the API must be done before the frontend can start, make that explicit.
- 💡 Dependencies help identify bottlenecks. If a blocked item is holding up several others, it's a signal to prioritize it.
- 💡 Keep dependencies focused and meaningful. Not every relationship needs to be formally tracked — use them where the sequence truly matters.