non-dependent task
[non-dɪˈpendənt tæsk]
nounpl: non-dependent tasks
tarefa independente
1. A task or activity that can be executed without relying on the completion or results of other tasks; a task with no predecessor dependencies in project management or workflow
Updating the documentation is a non-dependent task that can start immediately.
Atualizar a documentação é uma tarefa independente que pode começar imediatamente.
2. In software development and project management, a task that does not require input, data, or completion of another task to begin execution
The design team can work on non-dependent tasks while waiting for the client's feedback.
A equipe de design pode trabalhar em tarefas independentes enquanto aguarda o feedback do cliente.
The term is widely used in Brazilian and Portuguese corporate environments, particularly in software development, project management, and agile methodologies. In North American contexts, it's common in tech industries and organizational management. Understanding task dependencies is crucial in modern project management frameworks like Scrum and Kanban.
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