1. A method for tracking work in a database environment, the method comprising: generating a plurality of work records, wherein each work record is associated with code that is submitted for integration into a software application; receiving a first indication that designates a first work record of the plurality of work records as a parent work record; and receiving a second indication that designates a second work record of the plurality of work records as a child work record, wherein the child work record is a child of the parent work record.