DoR Validation and Antipattern Detection

Definition of Ready Checklist (8 Items - Hard Gate)

All items must PASS with evidence. Each FAIL blocks handoff.

Item 1: Problem Statement Clear and Validated

Domain language (not technical), describes real user pain, testable. Pass: "Maria wastes 30 seconds typing credentials on every visit" Fail: "Users need authentication" | "Implement login feature"

Item 2: User/Persona with Specific Characteristics

Real name, specific role, clear context. Pass: "Maria Santos, returning customer (2+ orders), using trusted MacBook" Fail: "User" | "Customer" | "End user" | "Authenticated user"