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6. Definition of Ready template ​

This is the gate before work enters a sprint.

Definition of Ready ​

A ticket is Ready only when all mandatory criteria are satisfied.

Mandatory Criteria ​

  • [ ] The intent is clear.
  • [ ] The source of truth is linked.
  • [ ] Acceptance criteria are testable.
  • [ ] Scope is explicit.
  • [ ] Out-of-scope is explicit.
  • [ ] Dependencies are identified.
  • [ ] Risks are documented.
  • [ ] Assumptions are documented.
  • [ ] The ticket owner is identified.
  • [ ] The assignee knows who to ask for clarification.
  • [ ] AI-generated content has been reviewed by a human.

Human Understanding Check ​

Before a ticket enters the sprint, one human must be able to explain:

  1. Why this work matters.
  2. What must be delivered.
  3. What must not be delivered.
  4. How success will be verified.
  5. What could go wrong.

If nobody can explain this, the ticket is not ready.

AI-Specific Criteria ​

  • [ ] AI-generated summaries include source links.
  • [ ] AI-generated acceptance criteria were reviewed.
  • [ ] AI-generated implementation suggestions were checked by a technical person.
  • [ ] No unverified AI claim remains.
  • [ ] Human owner accepts accountability.