Acceptance Criteria

What is Acceptance Criteria

Acceptance Criteria are the specific conditions that a project or task must meet to be considered complete and acceptable by the client or stakeholders. These criteria outline the scope of work and help prevent scope creep by defining what "done" means before starting the task.

• How to apply it:
  • Define clear, measurable conditions for success before beginning work on any task. For example, "The user should be able to log in with both email and social media accounts."
  • Involve the team and stakeholders in setting Acceptance Criteria to ensure everyone is aligned on expectations.
  • Review the Acceptance Criteria at the end of each task to confirm that the work meets the predefined requirements.
  • Tip: Acceptance Criteria should be simple and precise to avoid any confusion. If criteria are too vague, it can lead to delays or disagreements later.

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