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name: definition-of-ready description: Criteria for when work can begin

Definition of Ready

Requirements

• User story written
• Acceptance criteria defined
• Dependencies identified
• No blockers

Design

• Technical approach clear
• Questions answered
• Scope defined

Estimation

• Effort estimated
• Fits in sprint
• Risks identified

Resources

• Team assigned
• Skills available
• Tools ready

Checklist

Copy## Ready Check: [Story]

### Requirements
- [ ] Story clear
- [ ] AC defined

### Technical
- [ ] Approach known
- [ ] No blockers

### Resources
- [ ] Assigned
- [ ] Estimated

**Ready:** YES/NO