What Are Characteristics of a Good DoD?

A good DoD is:

  1. Consistently used
  2. Easy to reference
  3. Contains appropriate criteria
  4. Includes business-oriented product qualities
  5. Includes technical development practices
  6. Tailored to the team’s product and context

It’s also good to avoid these DoD pitfalls.

Works Consulted

In addition to any sources cited above, the following works informed my thinking: (1)

1.
Definition of Done [Internet]. [cited 2025 Sep 6]. Available from: https://www.scrum.org/learning-series/definition-done/