The Definition of Done
The author argues that 'done' in software development should be defined by the creation of real-world value rather than just effort or task completion. It warns developers against relying on AI to validate the completion of their work.
Why it matters
It challenges common productivity metrics in the software industry and emphasizes the human role in quality assurance.
Done is a claim about reality, not about effort.
One of the most common traps that I see software developers falling into is considering something as done when it is clearly not done.
If you’re a software developer, I advise you to use the following definition of done.
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