The Definition of Ready (DoR) is a crucial concept in agile development that outlines the criteria a user story must meet before it can be implemented.

<aside> 💡 This checklist will provide teams with a comprehensive framework for effectively defining the DoR and by following it, teams can ensure that user stories are well-prepared, reducing ambiguity and improving efficiency.

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With clear expectations and standards, teams can deliver software that meets or exceeds customer expectations.

Table of Contents

• What is DoR?
• Benefits of DoR
• Who Defined the DoR?
• DoR is Not Static!
• Example of DoR
• Related Articles & References

What is DoR?

DoR is a set of explicit and visible the criteria (generally based on the INVEST matrix) that a user story must meet prior to being accepted into the upcoming iteration.