Dependencies & Deadlines

Some tasks must happen in order. Dependencies protect schedules and keep timelines honest.

What are Dependencies & Deadlines?

Dependencies link tasks so downstream items wait on upstream completion. Adaptive deadlines shift dates when dependencies change.

Key Features

• Blocks / Blocked By – Model real-world order.

• Adaptive Deadlines – Dates auto-adjust when plans move.

• Critical Path – See what truly drives the timeline.

• Alerts – Get notified before a slip becomes a miss.

• Timeline View – Visualize chains and overlaps.

Why Use Them?

Dependencies reduce surprises. Adaptive deadlines prevent cascading misses and frantic last-minute fixes.

Dependencies & Deadlines in Action

await client.tasks.linkDependency({
  parentTaskId: "task_A",
  childTaskId: "task_B" // B depends on A
});

In this example:

• Task B cannot complete before A.

• Shifts in A will propagate to B.

• Timeline updates reflect the relationship.