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Project Management & Agile · Intermediate

Definition of Ready (DoR)

An optional team agreement on criteria a backlog item must meet before it can be selected for a Sprint.

Definition

Common criteria include clear description, acceptance criteria, estimated size, and dependencies identified, often checked against INVEST. It is not part of the Scrum Guide and should not become a gate that blocks collaboration.

Example

An item is ready when it has acceptance criteria and fits in a Sprint.

Exam tip

DoR is a complementary practice; the Scrum Guide only says items 'ready for selection'.

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