Subtasks and Task Tree

Subtasks and Task Tree

Subtasks help when one task becomes too large to control. iTasks lets you break work into multiple levels, keep the shared project context, and inspect the structure from both the task details screen and the project tree.

1. Creating a subtask

Open the parent task and press Subtask. The new card inherits the project and base parameters from its parent, so the project field is locked. If the parent task has a sprint, child tasks follow that context as well.

2. Nesting depth

iTasks supports up to four levels in total: the root task plus three subtask levels. This is enough to split complex work without turning the task into an unlimited structure where the next owner is hard to find.

3. What the subtask list shows

Inside the parent task, each subtask shows its title, status, assignee, and child count. Opening a subtask gives it a normal task screen with its own description, comments, attachments, status, and history.

4. Project tree

The project mode on the main screen shows the task hierarchy inside each project. It is useful for seeing the whole branch: autonomous navigation preparation, bench verification, gyro drift checks, and individual measurements.

Switching main screen modes is covered in Task View Modes. Project configuration is covered in Projects.

Practical rule

Create a subtask when part of the work has its own assignee, due date, status, or discussion. If it is only a checklist item without an independent owner, it often belongs in the task description.