If a feature cannot fully meet the Definition of Done, what should happen to that feature?

When a feature cannot fully meet the Definition of Done, it indicates that the work on that feature is incomplete, and it does not fulfill the required quality standards established by the Scrum Team. Therefore, moving it to a future Sprint for completion is a logical course of action. This approach ensures that the team can focus on making the feature fully functional and meet the agreed-upon quality thresholds before it's considered part of the Increment.

This process also upholds the integrity of the Definition of Done, which is crucial for maintaining consistency in the work produced. By deferring the feature to a future Sprint, the team acknowledges that more work is necessary and prevents potentially delivering subpar increments that could lead to technical debt or dissatisfaction from stakeholders.

The other options lack alignment with the core principles of Scrum regarding deliverables. While marking it as tentative could suggest a possibility of inclusion, it doesn’t guarantee that the feature is complete, which is essential for assessing what can be truly delivered. Documenting it for further discussion could delay decision-making and does not solve the issue of incomplete work. Prioritizing it in the next release planning still does not address the immediate need for quality completion. Therefore, moving it to a future Sprint is the most appropriate choice to ensure the feature meets