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Only items that meet the Definition of Ready may enter a sprint. Only items that meet the Definition of Done may be marked as complete.
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Definition of Ready
A backlog item is Ready when:
- the title is clear and specific
- the description explains what should be built or changed
- the goal / value of the item is understood
- acceptance criteria are defined
- the scope is small enough for one sprint
- dependencies are identified
- blockers or open questions are resolved, or clearly noted
- required designs, assets, API details, or technical notes are available
- priority is set
- the item is assigned to a sprint or is ready to be pulled into one
- the team has a shared understanding of the work
- the effort is estimated
Definition of Done
A backlog item is Done when:
- the implementation is completed
- the acceptance criteria are fully met
- the code is pushed and linked to the item