What is the definition of ready?

Definition of Ready (DoR) — is a set of criteria that a task (user story) must meet before the team begins its implementation.

The main goal of DoR is to ensure that the task is sufficiently developed, clear, and ready to work on, to avoid uncertainties and delays in the development process.

Examples of DoR criteria:

• The task description is clear and complete.
• Requirements are agreed upon with the customer or product owner.
• The task estimate has been made by the team.
• Dependencies and constraints are identified.
• Technical details and acceptance criteria are defined.

Using DoR helps improve the team's efficiency and the quality of the result.