How to Track Tasks Using TODO Tags in the DVT Eclipse IDE

Overview

In DVT you can easily embed task reminders into code: simply type a comment starting with a tag such as TODO or FIXME. All tasks are presented in the Tasks View. You can also define custom tags, for example to track certain activities or identify tasks assigned to a user.

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Details

In DVT, you can easily embed task reminders into code. Simply type a comment starting with a tag such as TODO or FIXME. The tag is automatically recognized and highlighted.

The editor overview ruler allows quick navigation of the tasks in a file. All tasks are presented in the Tasks view. Tasks are assigned different priorities depending on the tag:

• high for FIXME
• medium for TODO
• low for HINT

Defining Custom Tags

You can define custom tags, for example to track certain activities or identify tasks assigned to a user. After adding a custom tag, it is recommended to rebuild so that DVT can scan the code for the new tag.