---
id: rename-task-dependencies-column
name: Rename taskId to dependentTaskId in task_dependencies
status: completed
depends_on: []
scope: single
risk: trivial
impact: isolated
level: implementation
---

## Description

**S16**: The column name `taskId` in `task_dependencies` is generic and could be confused as "this task" rather than "the dependent task." The paired column is `dependsOnTaskId`. Renaming `taskId` to `dependentTaskId` makes the FK direction unmistakable — `dependentTaskId` depends on `dependsOnTaskId`.

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] `tasks.md` uses `dependentTaskId` instead of `taskId` in the `task_dependencies` table spec
- [ ] `table-reference.md` updated with the renamed column
- [ ] All cross-references updated (FK targets, cascade entries)

## References

- docs/reviews/storage-architecture-review-2026-04-21.md#S16
- docs/architecture/storage/tasks.md
- docs/architecture/storage/table-reference.md

## Notes

> To be filled by implementation agent

## Summary

> To be filled on completion