[rt-users] Depended on by vs. Parent

[Stephen Turner]

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