In Scrum,
understanding the Definition of Ready
(DoR) and Definition of Done (DoD)
is critical as it ensures the work being done by the team is well-scoped,
efficient, and of quality. These definitions help create a shared understanding
among the team members about when the work can begin and when it is considered
complete.
📌 Definition
of Ready –
It's a kind of
entry criteria agreed upon by the Product Owner and Development Team to begin
the development of a Product Backlog item.
An entry criteria
may include below -
✔ Acceptance criteria
are written and the Development Team has the essential clarity about it
✔ All the doubts of
the Development Team are addressed by the Product Owner
✔ Technical
challenges and/or dependencies are identified, discussed and solutions are in
place
✔ Product Backlog
item is estimated and split small enough to fit into a Sprint
📌 Definition
of Done –
It's a kind of exit
criteria agreed upon by the Product Owner and Development Team to consider a
Product Backlog Item is done and ready to be shipped. It enables transparency
by providing a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment.
An exit criteria
may include below -
✔ Feature Developed
✔ Test Suite Prepared
✔ Testing Completed
✔ Bugs reported,
fixed, and retested
✔ Critical checks
automated
✔ Increment accepted
by Product Owner
In Summary, DoR and
DoD play vital roles in maintaining transparency and efficiency within the
Scrum Team by reducing uncertainty, improving Sprint Planning, and enhancing
predictability.
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