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Story Readiness Check

Audit user stories against Definition of Ready standards before estimation and sprint planning.

Definition of Ready Criteria (6)

4 of 6 verified
Business problem & user value are clearly articulated

The 'So that I can...' value statement is validated and backed by user feedback or metrics.

Acceptance criteria (Given/When/Then) are written and testable

Happy path and common error/recovery scenarios are defined with clear pass/fail conditions.

External dependencies & third-party APIs are identified

Upstream endpoints, database migrations, and permissions are unblocked.

UX wireframes & copy reviews are signed off

Figma designs, microcopy, and responsive mobile states are attached.

Testing & telemetry boundaries are established

Analytics events, error codes, and QA test expectations are noted.

Story is sized small enough to complete within one sprint

If larger than 8 story points or spanning multiple domains, the story should be split.

Guide & Documentation

Agile Definition of Ready (DoR) Audit Checklist

Evaluate user stories against your team's Definition of Ready before sprint planning or estimation. Ensure acceptance criteria, UX assets, dependencies, and testing boundaries are verified to prevent mid-sprint blockers.

How to Verify Story Readiness

01

Input Story & Objective

Paste the candidate user story, epic link, and primary user outcome to establish context.

02

Audit Against DoR Standards

Check off essential readiness criteria including clear acceptance boundaries, wireframe signoff, and external API dependencies.

03

Export Audit to Jira/PR

Generate a formatted readiness badge and audit checklist to attach directly to your Jira issue or GitHub PR.

Readiness Checker Features

Customizable DoR Criteria

Tailor checklist items to your team's specific definition of ready (e.g. security review, analytics tracking, copywriting).

Instant Feasibility Score

Dynamic progress percentage and 'Sprint Ready' versus 'Needs Clarification' readiness indicator.

Local State Auto-Save

All story reviews are preserved directly in your browser's local storage without login requirements.

Definition of Ready Best Practices

  • §1Never pull an unpointed or unready story into an active sprint — it causes mid-iteration bottlenecks.
  • §2DoR should be a lightweight agreement between PO and Engineers, not an exhaustive waterfall gate.
  • §3Review dependencies before sprint planning; external team blockers should be scheduled in advance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Definition of Ready (DoR)?
Definition of Ready is an agreed set of conditions that a backlog item must satisfy before the development team commits to working on it during sprint planning.
What is the difference between DoR and DoD?
DoR (Definition of Ready) determines whether a story is ready to start development. DoD (Definition of Done) defines whether completed work meets release-quality standards.
Can I add my own team's custom DoR rules?
Yes, you can add, edit, and remove custom criteria tailored to your company's security, design, and architecture guidelines.

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Acceptance Criteria Builder

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Scrum Poker

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