Task Groups

Task groups let you share configuration across related tasks—like all tables from the same database. Set properties once at the group level instead of on each task individually.

When to Use Task Groups

Group tasks that share:

• The same Connection (e.g., same source database)
• The same target schema within Databricks
• The same root storage location within the Lakehouse
• The same Databricks cluster
• Common settings for file ingestion, such as delimiter type, rows to skip etc.

tip

Keep groups focused. Don't put tasks from different source databases in the same group.

Avoid task groups when:

• Tasks have completely different configurations
• You need maximum flexibility for each task
• Tasks will diverge in configuration over time

Creating a Task Group

1. Navigate to Build > Task Groups
2. Click New Task Group
3. Give the group a name
4. Configure shared properties

Properties to Share

Properties that are normally shared at the task group level include:

Property	Description
Connection	The data source or target connection
Target Schema	Destination schema name
Retry Settings	Number of retries and wait time

Assigning Tasks to Groups

When creating or editing a task, select the task group from the dropdown.

Understanding the A/G/T Icons

In task configuration, icons show where values come from:

• A — Value inherited from the activity
• G — Value inherited from the task group (overrides activity)
• T — Value set at the task level (overrides task group and activity)

Tasks within a group can override group-level settings when needed:

1. Open the individual task
2. Navigate to the property you want to override
3. Enter a task-specific value
4. Click Save

Key Concepts

Term	Definition
Task Group	A container for sharing configuration across multiple tasks
Inheritance	Tasks automatically receive properties from their parent group
Override	A task-level setting that takes precedence over the group setting

Related Guides

• Using Configuration
• Production Lines