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title: What practices can Scrum Teams use to create a Definition of Done?
description: "Scrum does not prescribe specific practices for creating a [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/), but a common approach is to develop a checklist of criteria that must be met for work to be considered complete. For example, for a software product, this…"
url: "https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/docs/what-practices-can-scrum-teams-use-to-create-a-definition-of-done/"
updated: "2024-12-19"
category: Commitments / Definition of Done
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# What practices can Scrum Teams use to create a Definition of Done?

Scrum does not prescribe specific practices for creating a [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/), but a common approach is to develop a checklist of criteria that must be met for work to be considered complete. For example, for a software product, this checklist might include steps such as code completion, code review, integration, testing, preparing the [Release](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/release/) environment, updating support documentation, and preparing [Release](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/release/) scripts and notes.

These practices help ensure that all necessary aspects of the work are covered, providing a comprehensive and clear [Definition of Done](https://www.thescrummaster.co.uk/glossary/definition-of-done/). This checklist approach also facilitates consistent application of the DoD, helping to maintain quality and completeness across all Increments.