Defining Success: An Introduction to the Concept of "Definition of Done" in Agile Project Management
"Definition of Done" (DoD) is a term used in agile software development to describe the criteria that a product or deliverable must meet before it is considered complete. Product Owner and team have to agree on this definition even before the team start working on any feature of the product. This definition is applied globally to the product and established at the start of the project. It defines the acceptance criteria for a user story or feature, and serves as a shared understanding of what needs to be done before the work can be considered finished. The Definition of Done typically includes the following elements: Functional requirements : The product or deliverable must meet all of the functional requirements outlined in the user story or feature. Non-functional requirements : The product or deliverable must meet all of the non-functional requirements such as performance, security, and usability. Technical requirements : The product or deliverable must meet all of the tec...