4.4 Tasks workflow

The following diagram depicts the possible states for a task and the allowed transitions between states:

Figure 4.2: Tasks workflow

TODO

The task is into the tasks pool but it not ready to be performed.

NEXT

The task is into the tasks pool and it is ready to be performed by a developer.

STARTED

The task has been started by a developer but it is not finished.

DONE

The task is archived and succesfully performed.

DISCARDED

The task is archived but it has been discarded.

Note that a task may also be assigned to someone or unassigned:

TODO and unassigned

Dependency issues, no one in charge.

TODO and assigned

Dependency issues and someone showed interest.

NEXT and unassigned

Can be started, nobody interested.

NEXT and assigned

Someone is interested but can't work on it for personal issues.

STARTED and assigned

Someone is working on the task (no matter the time it takes)