As a Professional Scrum Trainer and a Scrum Master, I often get this question – What is the difference between the Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria? Though the question might sound very simple to some, it still exists, appears now and then on many platforms, and at times is a point of discussion.
Let me start with a short and smart answer that was once shared with me by a fellow PST, and then I will dive into some more explanation on each term.
Short Answer
Definition of Done is about building the product “right,” and Acceptance Criteria is about developing the “right” product.
Long Answer
Let us explore what it means to build the product “right” and develop the “right” product. Product Development (software or otherwise) is a process of value creation. However, the value is only realized when the product is made available to end-users. How do we know that the product we are creating is good enough to be made available to end-users? It is where the concept of Acceptance Criteria and Definition of Done become decisive factors.
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