Task dependency

A task dependency captures sequence. Some work simply cannot begin until other work is complete - a design must be approved before build starts, content must be written before it can be reviewed. Recording that link makes the required order explicit rather than assumed.

The benefit is foresight. When tasks are connected by dependencies, a slip in an early task visibly pushes everything that relies on it, so teams can see a schedule risk before it becomes a missed deadline. Dependencies also clarify what is truly blocked versus merely not started.

In Atlas, dependencies live alongside tasks, owners, and timelines, so the plan reflects the real order of work. On a timeline view, dependent tasks show how the schedule shifts when something moves, giving managers an honest picture of the critical path.