Claude Code Task

Key Differences in One Line

• Todo = Simple personal task list

• Task = Project management unit with dependencies, collaboration, and state management

Structural Differences

1. Scope
• Todo: Single task focused
• Task: Project unit grouping multiple tasks

2. Relationship Management
• Todo: None
• Task: Dependencies and blocker management available

3. Collaboration
• Todo: Session-based
• Task: Shared across multiple sessions/subagents

4. Persistence
• Todo: Temporary
• Task: Stored in file system → Long-term retention

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