Gantt Chart
A Gantt chart is a type of bar chart that visually represents a project schedule, showing tasks or activities along a timeline. It displays start and end dates, durations, dependencies between tasks, and progress, making it a key tool in project management for planning, tracking, and communicating project timelines. Developed by Henry Gantt in the early 20th century, it is widely used across industries to manage workflows and resources effectively.
Developers should learn and use Gantt charts when working on software projects to plan sprints, allocate resources, and track milestones, especially in Agile or Waterfall methodologies. They are valuable for visualizing dependencies between tasks, such as in development pipelines or deployment schedules, and for communicating project status to stakeholders, helping to prevent delays and manage expectations. Use cases include project planning in tools like Jira or Microsoft Project, and for personal task management in productivity apps.