What is the definition of ready?

Definition of Ready (DoR) — is a set of criteria that a task or user story must meet before the development team begins implementing it. It helps ensure that the task is sufficiently developed, understood, and estimated to avoid uncertainties and blockers during the work process.

Examples of DoR criteria:

• The story is described clearly and completely
• Requirements are agreed upon with the customer
• Effort estimation is completed
• All necessary resources and accesses are available
• Dependencies and constraints are identified

Thus, DoR improves planning quality and reduces the risk of delays in the sprint.