Agile Testing
Definition of Done – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Criteria that a user story, feature or increment must meet to be considered complete.
In simple words
An Agile team’s shared checklist for ‘this work is really done, including tests, docs and deployment’.
Exam tip
DoD is the Agile cousin of exit criteria; usually includes automated tests and no open defects.
Related terms
- Definition of ReadyAn Agile team’s shared checklist for ‘this story is clear enough to work on’.
- Exit CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before you can declare testing done — coverage hit, no open blockers, etc.
- Agile DevelopmentShort sprints, close collaboration, working software over documentation, and continuous change.
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