Bugzilla as Task-Tracker?

[Robert Schneider]

I'd like to use Bugzilla not only for bugs but also for tasks. Would
you say that there are other (open source) tools that are better for
this?

Currently, I have a problem with the components. It is not possible to
select more than one. However, often tasks relate to several
components at the same time. E.g. "Switch from socket communication to
corba", which will mean changes on a part of the server and client.

How would you manage this? Is Bugzilla suitable for this?

Thanks,
Robert

[John Welle]

On 16 Gru, 13:45, Robert Schneider <tailorm...@gmx.net> wrote:
> Currently, I have a problem with the components. It is not possible to
> select more than one. However, often tasks relate to several
> components at the same time. E.g. "Switch from socket communication to
> corba", which will mean changes on a part of the server and client.
> How would you manage this? Is Bugzilla suitable for this?

Hi.
You could use Blocks and Depends on fields. Let's say that you submit

"Switch from socket communication to

corba" as a bug, which Depends on two other: Server changes, Client
changes (which can also depend on other bugs - tasks). This way you
can't close "Switch from socket communication to corba" bug before
server and client bugs are closed (all tasks done).
Using show dependency graph (tree) option you can check the work in
progress on your bugs (tasks)...
Moreover you can submit artificial meta-bugs (bugs connecting other
bugs) to do it.
Enjoy.
P.S.
You can check how bugzilla team do it by browsing bugzilla's
bugzilla :). For instance check this bug out https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=278579

[Sasha Alexander]

Hi.
In addition to this, two cents (at least is how I'm using it):
Custom field -- type of issue (maybe already in current version by default, I'm on 3.04 still)
Types of issue are "bug", "task", "feature" and even "user story".
You got the idea, I'm sure.

Cheers,

Sasha

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[Robert Schneider]

Thank you. I think I've got it. It's a workaround, from my point of
view, but it works.

Merry X-Mas to all of you!

Robert