Done

Question 1

Why is DONE so important?

Answer 1

Knowing when you are “Done” frames the work which must be undertaken in order to get there.
Done brings transparency in regard to what is still open, regarding the performance of the team.
Done helps closing up cleanly increments and getting to the next thing to do.

Question 2

To what does apply the definition of done?

Answer 2

To an increment: one sprint goal.

Question 3

When is a sprint increment done?

Answer 3

1. Environments are prepared for release
2. Handover to support is complete
3. Review ready
4. Code complete
5. Test complete
6. Increment enhances value of past increments, it does not break any of the past increments.

Question 4

What is the purpose of the scrum framework?

Answer 4

The purpose of the Scrum framework is to develop products and solve complex problems by using an empirical process that promotes rapid feedback. In short iterations, we use feedback (internal and external) to clarify both the problem and discover the best solution. By doing so, we avoid solving the wrong problem and/or implementing a sub-optimal solution.

Question 5

When is an increment complete?

Answer 5

The completeness of the increment is defined by the amount of time that is still needed to get the increment to users (e.g. to production).
The more time is needed, the less Agile the organisation is. After all, increments are only truly valuable when they are in the hands of users. And the quality and completeness of the feedback declines as the completeness of the Increment does.

Question 6

What are early release enablers?

Answer 6

Automated testing, infrastructure as a code, virtualization and continuous delivery.

Question 7

What DOD contains?

Answer 7

Continuous integration, continuous delivery and Data capture/analysis.