Dependencies & Relationships

Organize complex projects with hierarchical layers and task dependencies

For projects that need more than simple lists, Waymaker provides layers (for hierarchical organization) and dependencies (for task relationships). This section covers both systems for managing complex, interconnected work.

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📚 Articles in This Section

Hierarchical Organization (Layers)

1. Introduction to Layers 📋

   • What layers are and when to use them
   • Layer vs section differences
   • Common layer hierarchies
   • Layer types (Epics, Sprints, Phases, Custom)

2. Creating and Managing Layers 📋

   • Step-by-step layer creation
   • Layer hierarchy (parent-child relationships)
   • Editing and deleting layers
   • Moving tasks between layers
   • Layer naming best practices

3. Layer Progress Tracking 📋

   • Automatic rollup calculations
   • Progress aggregation
   • Completion percentages by layer
   • Burndown by epic/sprint/phase
   • Time tracking aggregation

Task Relationships (Dependencies)

4. Task Dependencies and Critical Path 📋

   • Dependency types (FS, SS, FF, SF)
   • Creating and managing dependencies
   • Critical path visualization
   • Dependency impact on scheduling
   • Resolving circular dependencies

5. Layer Filtering and Views 📋

   • Layer filter controls
   • Focusing on specific layers
   • Multi-layer views
   • Search within layers
   • Layer-based reporting

6. Best Practices for Complex Projects 📋

   • Optimal layer depth (2-3 levels recommended)
   • When to use layers vs sections
   • Dependency management strategies
   • Scaling to large projects
   • Maintenance and cleanup

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🎯 Use Cases

Agile/Scrum: Epic → Feature → Story hierarchy with sprint layers Waterfall: Phase → Stage → Task hierarchy with dependencies Hybrid: Combine layers for structure with dependencies for sequencing

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📊 Status

• ✅ Published: 0 articles
• 🚧 In Progress: 0 articles
• 📋 Planned: 6 articles

Total Articles: 6

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Start here: → Introduction to Layers