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Agile & Scrum

Definition of Done

/ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən əv dʌn/

Definition

A shared team checklist of criteria a user story must meet before it is considered complete.

Example in context

"Our DoD requires code review, 80% test coverage, and a passing CI pipeline before we call anything done."

Related terms

  • Acceptance criteria — Specific conditions a user story must satisfy to be accepted by the Product Owner.
  • Sprint — A fixed-length iteration (usually 1–4 weeks) during which a development team works on a committed set of backlog items.

Practice this term

Master Definition of Done in context by working through exercises in the Agile & Scrum module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Definition of Done" mean?

A shared team checklist of criteria a user story must meet before it is considered complete.

How do you pronounce "Definition of Done"?

"Definition of Done" is pronounced /ˌdefɪˈnɪʃən əv dʌn/.

Can you use "Definition of Done" in a sentence?

"Our DoD requires code review, 80% test coverage, and a passing CI pipeline before we call anything done."