What Condition Must Work Meet to Be Considered an Increment?
Work cannot be considered part of an Increment unless it meets the Definition of Done, ensuring consistency and usability.
Metaphor
Work that hasn’t met the Definition of Done is like dough that hasn’t been baked. It might have all the right ingredients, but it’s not bread yet.
In the same way, only Done work can be considered part of the Increment, ready to provide real nourishment.
Works Consulted
In addition to any sources cited above, the following works informed my thinking:(1)
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What is an Increment? [Internet]. scrum.org; [cited 2025 Sep 1]. Available from: https://www.scrum.org/resources/what-is-an-increment