Dependencies in Notion are used to indicate that one task cannot be started until another task is completed. They can be used in the Timeline view to visualize the dependencies between tasks and ensure that the schedule is properly coordinated.

Notion just updated the way dependencies shift in the Timeline view. You now have 3 options:

• Shift & maintain time between tasks: If task A is blocking task B and the due date of task A is shifted forward one week, the due date of B will also shift forward one week.
• Shift only when dates overlap: Tasks will only be shifted when their dates start to overlap. The distance between tasks may still be decreased.
• Do not automatically shift: Due dates are never automatically shifted.

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The team also added a smart feature called "Avoid weekends," which is super useful for teams working on a Monday-to-Friday schedule.

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