Project Dependencies

What is Project Dependencies?

Project dependencies refer to the relationships between the various tasks or activities that make up a project. A dependency is a situation in which one task or activity depends on the completion of another task or activity in order to proceed.

Project dependencies can be categorized into four types:

1. Finish-to-start (FS): This type of dependency indicates that the second task cannot start until the first task is completed.
2. Start-to-start (SS): This type of dependency indicates that the second task cannot start until the first task has started.
3. Finish-to-finish (FF): This type of dependency indicates that the second task cannot be completed until the first task is completed.
4. Start-to-finish (SF): This type of dependency indicates that the second task cannot be completed until the first task has started.

Managing project dependencies is an important aspect of project management, as it helps to ensure that the project is completed efficiently and on schedule. It is important for project managers to identify and understand the dependencies between tasks and to plan the project accordingly. This may involve adjusting the sequence of tasks, allocating resources appropriately, or making other changes to the project plan.

See Also

• Project Plan