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The Definition of Done (DoD)

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Posted on January 4, 2011 by Narek Alaverdyan

What is a Definition of Done?

Definition of Done is a crucial element of a successful scrum software development. When defined and followed, makes sure that when someone says that a task is done. There is an explicit understanding what it means.

For completeness and integrity you would have 3 different definitions of done: for a User Story (a feature), for a Sprint and for a Release. This is also in line with the SCRUM Alliance recommendation.

A User Story Definition of Done

So, let’s pick the User Story DoD, and elaborate more. The User Story DoD’s Continue reading →

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Scrum developers’ glossary

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Posted on December 22, 2010 by Narek Alaverdyan

Well, I’ve been in SCRUM and Lean principles for the past 18+ months, and I thought maybe it makes sense to present to outside world a glossary of keywords that we use in our day to day work. Scrum developer’s … Continue reading →

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