Task Statuses and Workflow
Every atom (task) in FlowDeck moves through a defined lifecycle. Understanding these statuses helps your team communicate progress clearly and ensures nothing slips through the cracks.
The Task Lifecycle
FlowDeck tasks use the following statuses, in typical order of progression:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | The task is active and work is in progress or ready to begin. |
| Halted | Work has been paused, typically because the task is blocked by a dependency or waiting on input. |
| Review | The work is complete and awaiting review — such as a code review, approval, or QA check. |
| Completed | The task has been reviewed and accepted. The work is done. |
| Merged | The task's output (such as a pull request) has been merged or fully integrated into the main workflow. |
Not every task will pass through every status. A simple task might go straight from Open to Completed without needing a Review step.
Changing a Task's Status
To change the status of an atom, open the task detail view and click the Status field. A dropdown will appear showing all available statuses. Select the new status and it will update immediately.
Audit Trail
Every status change is recorded in the task's activity log with a timestamp and the name of the person who made the change. This gives you a full history of how a task progressed over time, which is useful for retrospectives and accountability.
To learn more about collaborating on tasks, see Comments and Collaboration. For details on the fields that can be set on a task, see Atoms — Tasks.