# Phase 16 Devlog: Dependency Handling

## Implemented

- Parsed existing `Dependencies:` bullets into dependency lists.
- Added dependency validation for missing references and simple cycles.
- Added dependency-aware next-task selection.
- Blocked specific task runs when dependencies are incomplete.
- Blocked multi-task entries when dependencies are not satisfied by completed or earlier successful tasks.
- Reported dependency warnings through status.
- Added dependency tests.

## Decisions Made

- Dependencies are simple task IDs listed as bullets under `Dependencies:`.
- Dependency enforcement is deterministic and follows task file order.
- Missing references and cycles are validation errors; incomplete dependencies are runtime blockers.

## Notes

- No dependency solver or reordering is implemented. File order remains the source of execution order.
