In Azure Boards, itemA is dependent on itemB. Using the web portal, how do you define itemA’s dependency on itemB?
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Correct answer: From Backlogs, open the context menu, select Add link, and then select itemA. Set Link type to Successor and add the ID of itemB..
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The correct method to define itemA's dependency on itemB as a successor relationship is to use the "Successor" link type. When itemA is a successor to itemB, it means itemA cannot start until itemB is completed. By selecting itemA and setting its link type to "Successor" with itemB's ID, you accurately represent this dependency. Adding a Parent link defines a hierarchical relationship, not a dependency between two work items at the same level. Using "Related" indicates a general association without specifying a sequential dependency. The "References" link type is typically used for linking to external resources or documentation, not for defining work item dependencies. While the Links tab on itemA is where you'd manage links, the specific link type "Successor" is crucial for expressing this dependency.
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