Dependency Graph (Conceptual Overview)

The Dependency Graph models relationships between tasks so CoffeeBreakAI can safely orchestrate complex work.

Types of Relationships

• Blocks / Blocked By – Task B cannot start until Task A is completed.
• Parent / Child – A higher-level task (e.g., an epic) is decomposed into children.

Why It Matters

• Prevents work from running out of order.
• Avoids conflicts when multiple tasks touch related parts of the system.
• Enables more accurate scheduling and reporting.

Visualization

The UI can display the dependency graph as:

• A tree (for epic decomposition).
• A network graph (for complex dependencies).

These views help teams understand how work fits together and where bottlenecks might form.