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What does "task" mean in programming?
task is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A concrete unit of work, smaller than a story, that a developer can complete in hours or a day. Stories are broken into tasks during sprint planning. A task has a clear definition of done.
Example
"Create a task for writing the unit tests for the new endpoint."
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