Gantt Charts
Gantt charts are a type of bar chart used in project management to visualize a project schedule, showing tasks, durations, dependencies, and progress over time. They provide a graphical timeline view that helps teams plan, coordinate, and track project activities from start to finish. Widely used in software development, construction, and other industries, they enable managers to allocate resources efficiently and identify potential delays.
Developers should learn to use Gantt charts when working on complex projects with multiple tasks, deadlines, and team dependencies, as they aid in sprint planning, milestone tracking, and resource management. They are particularly useful in Agile or Waterfall methodologies to visualize project timelines, communicate progress to stakeholders, and ensure alignment across development teams. For example, in software projects, they can help schedule feature releases, manage bug fixes, and coordinate cross-functional work.