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Definition of Done vs Acceptance Criteria: What’s the Difference?

August 8, 2023

 

The Definition of Done and Acceptance Criteria both describe facets of a finished backlog item, don’t they? So what’s the difference? Does it matter? YES!!

While they may seem similar, there are some crucial distinctions between these two, and confusing them may cause serious problems.

Professional Scrum Trainer Robert Pieper and I hope this quick video differentiating the two helps!


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