Changing the Definition of Done

Nov 27, 2016
by Ken Rubin

The definition of done is a checklist of the types of work that the team is expected to successfully complete by the end of the sprint, before it can declare its work to be potentially shippable. A team’s definition of done should be determined before it does its first…

Nonfunctional Requirements and Your Definition of Done

Aug 24, 2015
by Ken Rubin

Every nonfunctional requirement you have is a candidate for inclusion in your definition of done. Let me explain why.

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I’ll start by revisiting a few key terms and concepts. As you might recall, the result of each sprint should be a potentially…

Done-Done the Crutch of the Undone

Jan 21, 2015
by Ken Rubin

Some teams use two definitions of done: “done” and “done-done.” Somehow done-done is supposed to be more done than done! Teams shouldn’t need two different terms, but I have to admit to using both terms with my son and his homework.

I used to ask my son if he was…

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