Agile Testing
Definition of Ready – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Criteria that a user story or backlog item must meet before it can be pulled into a sprint.
In simple words
An Agile team’s shared checklist for ‘this story is clear enough to work on’.
Exam tip
DoR is the Agile cousin of entry criteria; ISTQB Agile Tester exam pairs the two frequently.
Related terms
- Definition of DoneAn Agile team’s shared checklist for ‘this work is really done, including tests, docs and deployment’.
- Entry CriteriaThe checklist that must be true before a test level or activity can start — e.g. build deployed, smoke passed.
- Agile DevelopmentShort sprints, close collaboration, working software over documentation, and continuous change.
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