All work that must be done to complete the task
The Definition of Done DoD is a formal description of the state of the Increment when it meets the quality measures required for the product.
DoDs can be expressed as checklists, for example: to deliver a new feature in the product we need to:
DoDs creates transparency by providing everyone a shared understanding of what work was completed as part of the Increment.
If organization has standards for an increment, all Scrum Teams must follow them as a minimum.
If it is not an organizational standard, the Scrum Team must create a Definition of Done that is appropriate for the product.
The Developers collaborate to create or extend the Definition of Done and are required to conform to it.
If there are multiple Scrum Teams working together on a product, they must mutually define and comply with the same Definition of Done.
If a Product Backlog item does not meet the Definition of Done, it cannot be released or even presented at the Sprint Review.
All the Sprint work that is not completed must be returned to the Product Backlog for future consideration.
