[rt-users] Depended on by vs. Parent

[Jeff Voskamp]

Stephen Turner wrote:
> At Tuesday 4/3/2007 03:08 PM, Jason Long wrote:
>> Flynn, Timothy J wrote:
>> > What is the difference between "depended on by" vs. parent?
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> >
>> > -Tim
>>
>> I'm sure this is open to interpretation...
>>
>> To me, "depends" / "depended on by" indicate separate tasks that must 
>> be performed in sequence. I.e. I have to finish the one task before 
>> the other task can _start_.
>>
>> And "parent" / "child" indicate composition of tasks. I.e. the child 
>> task is "part" of the parent.  I say I have to finish the one task 
>> before the other task can _finish_.
>>
>>
>> My 2cents.
>> Jason
>
>
> I believe RT enforces the "depends on" relationship - you can't 
> resolve a ticket until its dependent ticks are resolved. I don't think 
> there's any such enforcement for parent/child relationships. At least 
> I think that's the right way round.
>
> Steve
Children can outlive their parents, but you can't finish something 
before you finish the things it depends on.

Jeff