Who is responsible for creating the Definition of Done?

The Definition of Done is a critical component of the Scrum framework and serves as a shared understanding among all team members regarding what it means for a product increment to be considered complete. It helps ensure transparency and quality in the delivery of the work.

The responsibility for creating the Definition of Done lies with the Scrum Team as a whole. This includes the Developers, who are directly involved in the process of delivering potentially shippable increments of the product, as well as the Scrum Master, who ensures that the team adheres to Scrum practices and principles. While stakeholders can provide input or feedback about what they consider "done," they are not responsible for creating this definition.

By collaborating as a team to establish the Definition of Done, all team members foster a shared commitment to quality and maintain accountability for the work being produced. It is important for the entire Scrum Team to agree on this definition to ensure consistency in how completion is understood across various increments and sprints.