Definition of Done (DoD) for Alliance Business Suite Development

The Definition of Done (DoD) is a set of criteria that must be met for a user story, feature, or task to be considered complete within the Alliance Business Suite (ABS) development process. This page outlines the DoD guidelines for ABS development to ensure that work is finished to the required standards and meets the expectations of stakeholders.

Why DoD Matters

A clear and well-defined DoD is essential for ABS development for several reasons:

  • Quality Assurance: It ensures that all work meets the quality standards expected by stakeholders.

  • Transparency: It provides transparency into what is expected to be achieved by the end of a development cycle.

  • Collaboration: It encourages collaboration among team members by setting clear expectations.

  • Reduced Ambiguity: It reduces ambiguity and misunderstandings about what constitutes a complete task.

Definition of Done (DoD) Criteria

The following criteria represent the DoD for ABS development:

1. Code Complete

  • All code changes are implemented and reviewed.

  • Code adheres to ABS coding standards and style guidelines.

  • Unit tests are written and pass successfully.

2. Functional Testing

  • The feature or user story is tested thoroughly for functionality and correctness.

  • All acceptance criteria are met.

  • No critical defects or issues are present.

3. Documentation

  • Documentation is updated to reflect any changes made during development.

  • User guides, release notes, and relevant documentation are created or updated.

4. Code Review

  • Code changes have been reviewed and approved by at least one team member other than the original developer.

  • Review feedback, if any, has been addressed.

5. Integration and Deployment

  • Code changes have been integrated into the appropriate ABS environment (e.g., development, staging, production).

  • The feature or user story is ready for deployment to the production environment if applicable.

6. User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

  • The feature or user story has been tested by stakeholders or end-users in a UAT environment.

  • UAT feedback, if any, has been addressed.

7. Performance and Scalability

  • Performance tests have been conducted to ensure that the feature or user story performs well under expected load.

  • The feature or user story can scale as required to accommodate increased usage.

8. Security

  • Security checks and assessments have been performed, and any identified security issues have been resolved.

  • Access controls and permissions are correctly configured.

9. Review with Product Owner

  • The completed work has been reviewed with the Product Owner or relevant stakeholders, and they have provided their approval.

Customization of DoD

It's important to note that the DoD can be customized based on the specific needs and requirements of the ABS development team and project. Teams may add additional criteria or modify existing ones to align with project goals and standards.

Conclusion

The Definition of Done (DoD) for Alliance Business Suite development serves as a crucial guide to ensure that work is completed to the expected quality and standards. By adhering to the DoD criteria, ABS development teams can deliver high-quality features and user stories that meet stakeholder expectations.

Remember that effective communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and Product Owners are essential to achieving a clear and shared understanding of what constitutes "done" in the context of ABS development.

This concludes the Definition of Done (DoD) page for the Alliance Business Suite engineering handbook.