The development team is deciding whether they can mark a story as 'Done.' Which of the following are criteria for meeting the Definition of Done (DoD)?

• A. The high level design is complete
• B. All acceptance criteria are met
• C. Passed self and peer unit testing
• D. All impacted documentation has been updated

Answer: (A)

Definition of Done is the agreed set of conditions that must be satisfied before a story can be considered finished and ready to move forward. Having the high level design complete is a strong DoD gate because it confirms there is a clear architectural plan, defined interfaces, and scope for the work before coding begins. This upfront design clarity helps ensure the feature fits with the system, reduces rework, and guides subsequent development, testing, and integration. While acceptance criteria, unit testing, and documentation are important and often required, the most direct signal that the team is ready to declare the story done in this context is that the high level design is complete, providing the necessary blueprint for implementation.