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Definition of Done
2.1Why Definition of Done Is CriticalThe Definition of Done (DoD) is the team's shared agreement on what "done" means. Without explicit test criteria in the DoD, "done"…2.2A Strong Definition of DoneHere is a DoD for a team with quality discipline:2.3Anatomy of Each DoD ItemCode review is the first quality gate. It catches logic errors, security issues, and design problems before testing begins.2.4Implementing the DoDThe DoD is a team agreement, not a QA mandate. Bring a draft to a retrospective or dedicated session, discuss each item, and agree on what…2.5DoD Anti-Patterns2.6Measuring DoD EffectivenessTrack these metrics to see if your DoD is working:2.7Hands-On Exercise1. Write down your team's current Definition of Done. If there is none, that is the answer. 2. Compare it to the "strong DoD" above. Which…