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Definition of Done

User Story

A user story is considered DONE when:

  • Task is implemented as described in the user story and acceptance criteria.
  • Any relevant code, documents, or assets are committed/pushed.
  • Task is tested and verified (if applicable).
  • Task is moved to the next sprint, backlog, or marked complete.
  • Any relevant notes, links, or attachments are added to the issue.

Learning Story

A learning story is considered DONE when:

  • Goal has been achieved or clearly documented.
  • Notes, experiments, or research results are recorded in the issue.
  • Key insights are summarized and linked to next steps or tasks if applicable.
  • Any references, links, or resources used are included.
  • Issue is updated, closed, or moved to the next sprint/backlog if follow-up is needed.

Sprint Review

A sprint review is considered DONE when:

  • Date, Sprint Number, Stakeholder and Team members fields are filled.
  • Feedback and Questions section is fully documented.
  • Sprint Achievements section lists all completed user stories (with pictures or videos if applicable).
  • Refinements section lists all altered or refined user stories and describes the changes.
  • Additions section lists any new user stories that could be added.
  • Removals section lists any user stories to remove.
  • Priorities section lists the most important user stories for the next sprint.
  • All tasks and user stories have been pushed to the next sprint, backlog, or refined as needed.
  • The document has been handed in via Ilias.

Sprint Retrospective

A sprint retrospective is considered DONE when:

  • Date, Sprint Number, Stakeholder and Team members fields are filled.
  • What went well? section lists all positive work practices and outcomes.
  • What could we have done better? section lists areas for improvement in SMART format.
  • Key Recommendations for the Next Team section is fully documented in SMART format.
  • What questions do we have? section is completed.
  • All lessons learned, recommendations, and action items have been moved to the next sprint, backlog, or refined as needed.
  • The document has been handed in via Ilias.