nextcloud / nextcloud/tasks

[Feature Request] Inherit parent task configuration when creating subtasks

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enhancement
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JavaScript
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Description

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.

When creating subtasks, oftentimes the same configuration (status, priority, location, link and tags) as the parent task is desired. When many subtasks are needed, setting the same parameters every time can become tedious and inefficient.

Describe the solution you'd like

Add a setting that allows to "inherit configuration in subtasks". When this setting is enabled, creating a subtask automatically sets the same values for status, priority, location, link and tags as the parent task.

Describe alternatives you've considered

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Research direction

Start by locating the subtask creation flow and where task configuration settings are defined. Trace how a parent task's status, priority, location, link, and tags are represented, then determine the setting's expected scope and verify that enabled inheritance applies all five values when a subtask is created.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
full-stack
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
38/100

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