The Definition of Done (DoD) is a crucial concept in software development,
especially within Agile frameworks like Scrum. It defines the criteria that must be
met for a feature, user story, or any work item to be considered complete. Here’s a
comprehensive breakdown of what a Definition of Done might include:
Definition of Done for a Feature
### Code Complete:
The feature is fully implemented and all code has been written.
### Code Review:
The code has been peer-reviewed and approved by at least one other developer.
Any feedback from the review has been addressed.
### Testing:
Unit tests have been written and passed with a coverage threshold (e.g., 80%
coverage).
Integration tests have been created and executed successfully.
API testing using postman
User acceptance tests (UAT) have been conducted and passed, ensuring the feature
meets the acceptance criteria.
Regression testing has been performed to ensure existing features are unaffected.
### Documentation:
Code is properly documented (e.g., inline comments, method documentation).
User documentation or help files have been updated to reflect the new feature.
Technical documentation (e.g., API documentation) has been updated.
### Deployment:
The feature has been deployed to a testing/staging environment.
The feature has been successfully tested in the production-like environment.
### Performance:
The feature meets defined performance benchmarks (e.g., load time, response time).
### Compliance and Security:
The feature complies with relevant security standards (e.g., data protection
regulations).
Security testing has been performed (e.g., vulnerability scans).
### Acceptance Criteria:
All acceptance criteria defined in the user story or feature request have been met.
### Release Notes:
Notes have been prepared for the release, documenting what has been added or
changed.
### Sign-Off:
The product owner or stakeholders have reviewed and accepted the feature.
User Story
Title: User Registration
As a user,
I want to register for an account,
so that I can access the app's features.
Acceptance Criteria
The registration form should include:
First Name
Last Name
Email (must be valid)
Password (at least 8 characters with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols)
Error messages should appear if:
Any field is blank.
The email format is invalid.
The password doesn’t meet the requirements.
Upon successful registration:
I should receive a confirmation email.
I should be redirected to the login page.
Verification Steps
Submit the form with blank fields and check for error messages.
Enter invalid emails and check for error messages.
Use weak passwords and check for error messages.
Register successfully and check for the confirmation email and redirect.
This version maintains the core intent while being more concise and manageable for
a small team.