Overview#

Definition of Done, in Agile

Definition of Done for User Story#

A story is a software system requirement formulated as a few sentences in the everyday language of the user that can be completed within an Iteration. A story is done when:

• All code is checked in
• All developer tests pass
• All acceptance tests pass
• Help text is written
• Product owner has accepted

Definition of Done for Iteration#

An iteration is done when:

• Product backup is complete
• Performance tested
• Defects fixed or postponed

Definition of Done for Release#

A release is milestone representing the internal or external delivery of a working, tested version of the system. A release is done when:

• Stress tested
• Performance tuned
• Security validation passes
• Disaster recovery plan tested

More Information#

There might be more information for this subject on one of the following:

• Backlog
• Continuous Delivery
• Delivery Team
• Increment
• Non-functional requirement
• Product Backlog
• Product Owner
• Scrum Team
• Sprint Backlog
• User Story