Define completion clearly
Agree what a feature must do, how it will be tested, and what remains outside scope. Clear acceptance criteria help the team review delivery without relying on subjective impressions. Choose the next task from the review rather than repeating the calendar.
Prepare accurate distribution information, test credentials where needed, and a support contact. Review approval cannot be treated as an automatic release date. Use dated records rather than relying on memory at the next review.
Integration boundaries
Document APIs, authentication, failure handling, and data ownership. Test slow responses and unavailable external systems, not just the successful path. Set out the work, approval steps, and handover requirements in writing.
Test representative devices, permissions, interrupted connections, and failed inputs. Define acceptance checks with the people who will use the product. Check what happens after the customer clicks, submits, or calls.
- Current accounts and assets
- Verified business information
- Customer questions
- Budget and team capacity
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