It outlines the criteria that a user story or product backlog item must meet before it can be considered ready for development.
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The user story is well-defined, with a clear description of the feature or requirement.
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Acceptance criteria are provided, outlining specific conditions that must be met for the user story to be considered complete and potentially shippable. These criteria should be testable and leave no room for ambiguity.
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The user story is prioritized based on its importance and value to the product or project. The priority should align with the overall product roadmap and goals.
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Any dependencies on other user stories, features, or external factors are identified and addressed. The team should be aware of any prerequisites for successful implementation.
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An initial estimation of the effort required to complete the user story is provided, that helps in capacity planning and sprint commitment.
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Any questions, concerns, or uncertainties related to the user story have been discussed and clarified with the Product Owner and relevant stakeholders. There should be a shared understanding of the requirements, as a part of the Sprint Planning/ Refinement discussions.
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The Definition of Done for the user story is established, outlining the criteria that must be met for it to be considered complete at the end of the sprint.
Please also see Requirements for Jira Tickets .