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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