1. Dependencies on Timeline View
To access the Timeline view, go to the “More” menu. By default, dependencies are hidden click on Settings to enable them. Once enabled, you'll see dependency lines connecting features and stories.
The number of dependencies is displayed on each bar.
A red circle indicates dependencies for features.
A purple circle shows the number of dependencies for stories under that feature.
2. Viewing Dependencies Details
To view a dependency, hover over the line and click on it.
You can also click on a bar to open the details and navigate to the Dependencies section.
To quickly filter dependencies related to a specific feature or story, right-click and select “Show Dependent Items”.
To explore additional dependencies, right-click on any displayed bar to view its linked dependencies.
3. Creating a Dependency
There are two ways to create a dependency:
3.1. Drag & Drop
Drag the bar from the corner and drop it onto the target feature or story.
Make sure the target circle turns green before dropping the line.
3.2. Right-Click Method
Right-click on the bar, select “Create Dependency”, and search for the feature or story from the dropdown.
4. Grouping and Dependencies
You can use the Group by feature to get better insights:
Group by Objectives → View dependencies related to your objectives.
Expand each objective to see its dependencies.
Use the dependencies filter to hide cards without dependencies.
Group by Teams → See dependencies for each team.
Group by Parent (Epic) → View dependencies for features linked to different Epics.
5. Filtering Dependencies
To focus on specific dependencies, use the filtering options:
Filter options Details
Understanding each option is essential, as they help quickly narrow down the areas that require your focus.
Filter Option | Description |
Open | Displays dependencies that have an Open status category. A dependency's status can belong to one of the following categories:
You can edit the dependency status from the Dependency Detail View to reflect its current progress. |
Resolved |
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Feature (Azure DevOps) |
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Card with No Dependencies |
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All Dependencies (Feature) |
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All Dependencies (Story) |
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Cross Team Dependencies |
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Same Team Dependencies |
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Aligned Dependencies |
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Overdue Dependencies |
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Reverse Dependencies |
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Important Reminder
If you apply a dependencies filter, it is stored in your local browser cache. This means that when you access the program board next time, you may not see all the cards. To reset the view, select all options to ensure you see the full timeline