Free Definition of Done Generator
Generate a comprehensive DoD checklist tailored to your project, tech stack, and compliance needs
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Build a Definition of Done that actually gets used
A Definition of Done is a shared checklist that spells out what "done" means for your team. Without one, developers think a feature is done when the code compiles, QA thinks it is done after testing, and the product owner thinks it is done when it is in production. Those gaps lead to reopened tickets and late surprises.
This generator creates a DoD checklist matched to your project type, tech stack, team size, and compliance requirements. Instead of starting from a generic template and crossing out half the items, you get a list that fits your situation. Review it with your team, cut what does not apply, and bring it to your next sprint planning.
Why teams with a clear DoD ship better software
End the "is it done?" debate
When done means the same thing to everyone, you stop reopening stories that were marked complete. Code review, testing, and documentation all happen before the status changes.
Catch compliance gaps before audits catch them
SOC2, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements are easy to forget under sprint pressure. A DoD with compliance items built in means your team handles these as part of the normal workflow, not as a scramble the week before an audit.
Make estimation more honest
When the team knows exactly what "done" includes, estimates get more realistic. No more discovering mid-sprint that a story also needs documentation, security review, and performance testing on top of the code.
Onboard people faster
New team members can read the DoD and understand the quality bar on day one. No need to explain unwritten rules or hope people pick up habits by watching others.
Tips for using your Definition of Done
A DoD only works if the team actually follows it. Here is what helps:
1. Build it together
A checklist handed down by management gets ignored. Have your whole team contribute so everyone feels ownership. The argument about what belongs on the list is often more useful than the list itself.
2. Start small and grow
A 30-item checklist overwhelms teams that have never had a DoD. Start with 8-10 items your team can realistically follow every sprint. Add more as the basics become habit.
3. Review it every few sprints
If an item is always skipped, either enforce it or remove it. If bugs keep slipping through, add the check that would have caught them. A stale DoD is almost as bad as no DoD at all.
