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42 Examples of Project Dependencies

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A project dependency is a condition that must be met before an activity can be started or completed. These are tasks, activities, subprojects, deliverables or events that lay the groundwork for further work. The following are common examples of dependencies.
Architectural designs
Audits
Budget approvals
Bug fixes
Checks and validations
Communications
Analysis
Configuration
Delivering code
Delivery of a supply
Deploying software
Designs
Developing a budget
Developing cost estimates
Documentation
Employee training and development
Feasibility studies
Foundations in construction
Stages of construction such as framing
Hiring an employee
Inspections
Installations
Integration
Legal agreements and contracts
Market research
Meetings and communications
Events
Planning
Prototypes
Purchasing and procurement
Regulatory approvals such as permits
Requirements
Specifications
Research and development
Risk assessments
Scripts
Securing resources
Setting up a facility
Setting up or cleansing data
Stakeholder feedback
Strategy
Testing

Types

There are four common types of project dependency as follows.

Finish to Start

Task A must be completed before Task B can begin. In this case, tasks must be completed sequentially.

Finish to Finish

Task A must be completed before Task B can be completed.

Start to Start

Task A must start before Task B can start.

Start to Finish

Task A must start before Task B can finish.
Overview: Project Dependencies
Type
Definition
Conditions that must be met before an activity can be started or completed.
Value
Modeling project plans and schedules.
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