an Agile practice that defines the entry criteria for user stories to be considered for the next sprint. (See also definition of done .)
— DevOps for the Modern Enterprise, Mirco Hering
definition of ready
2 of our books define this term — and their definitions are worth reading side by side.
The definition of ready is a set of criteria that helps the team understand the work item.
— Industrial DevOps, in “Chapter 5: Apply Multiple Horizons of Planning”, Dr. Suzette Johnson & Robin Yeman
See also Agile · definition of done · sprint · user stories · Work Item · abstract environment configuration
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