# Definition of Ready (before an item enters a sprint)

An item is "Ready" for Sprint Planning only when ALL of the following are true:

- [ ] Written as a user story with a clear Card/Conversation/Confirmation.
- [ ] Explicit, testable acceptance criteria attached.
- [ ] Rough size estimate provided by the Development Team.
- [ ] No unresolved blocking dependency.
- [ ] Small enough to plausibly fit within a single sprint.