# Game Development Story Definition of Done Checklist

## Story Completeness

### Basic Story Elements

- [ ] **Story Title** - Clear, descriptive title that identifies the feature
- [ ] **Epic Assignment** - Story is properly assigned to relevant epic
- [ ] **Priority Level** - Appropriate priority assigned (High/Medium/Low)
- [ ] **Story Points** - Realistic estimation for implementation complexity
- [ ] **Description** - Clear, concise description of what needs to be implemented

### Game Design Alignment

- [ ] **GDD Reference** - Specific Game Design Document section referenced
- [ ] **Game Mechanic Context** - Clear connection to game mechanics defined in GDD
- [ ] **Player Experience Goal** - Describes the intended player experience
- [ ] **Balance Parameters** - Includes any relevant game balance values
- [ ] **Design Intent** - Purpose and rationale for the feature is clear

## Technical Specifications

### Architecture Compliance

- [ ] **File Organization** - Follows game architecture document structure (e.g., scripts, prefabs, scenes)
- [ ] **Class Definitions** - C# classes and interfaces are properly defined
- [ ] **Integration Points** - Clear specification of how feature integrates with existing systems
- [ ] **Event Communication** - UnityEvents or C# events usage specified
- [ ] **Dependencies** - All system dependencies clearly identified

### Unity Requirements

- [ ] **Scene Integration** - Specifies which scenes are affected and how
- [ ] **Prefab Usage** - Proper use of prefabs for reusable GameObjects
- [ ] **Component Design** - Logic is encapsulated in well-defined MonoBehaviour components
- [ ] **Asset Requirements** - All needed assets (sprites, audio, materials) identified
- [ ] **Performance Considerations** - Stable frame rate target and optimization requirements

### Code Quality Standards

- [ ] **C# Best Practices** - All code must comply with modern C# standards
- [ ] **Error Handling** - Error scenarios and handling requirements specified
- [ ] **Memory Management** - Coroutine and object lifecycle management requirements where needed
- [ ] **Cross-Platform Support** - Desktop and mobile considerations addressed
- [ ] **Code Organization** - Follows established Unity project structure

## Implementation Readiness

### Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] **Functional Requirements** - All functional acceptance criteria are specific and testable
- [ ] **Technical Requirements** - Technical acceptance criteria are complete and verifiable
- [ ] **Game Design Requirements** - Game-specific requirements match GDD specifications
- [ ] **Performance Requirements** - Frame rate and memory usage criteria specified
- [ ] **Completeness** - No acceptance criteria are vague or unmeasurable

### Implementation Tasks

- [ ] **Task Breakdown** - Story broken into specific, ordered implementation tasks
- [ ] **Task Scope** - Each task is completable in 1-4 hours
- [ ] **Task Clarity** - Each task has clear, actionable instructions
- [ ] **File Specifications** - Exact file paths and purposes specified (e.g., `Scripts/Player/PlayerMovement.cs`)
- [ ] **Development Flow** - Tasks follow logical implementation order

### Dependencies

- [ ] **Story Dependencies** - All prerequisite stories identified with IDs
- [ ] **Technical Dependencies** - Required systems and files identified
- [ ] **Asset Dependencies** - All needed assets specified with locations
- [ ] **External Dependencies** - Any third-party or external requirements noted (e.g., Asset Store packages)
- [ ] **Dependency Validation** - All dependencies are actually available

## Testing Requirements

### Test Coverage

- [ ] **Unit Test Requirements** - Specific unit test files and scenarios defined for NUnit
- [ ] **Integration Test Cases** - Integration testing with other game systems specified
- [ ] **Manual Test Cases** - Game-specific manual testing procedures defined in the Unity Editor
- [ ] **Performance Tests** - Frame rate and memory testing requirements specified
- [ ] **Edge Case Testing** - Edge cases and error conditions covered

### Test Implementation

- [ ] **Test File Paths** - Exact test file locations specified (e.g., `Assets/Tests/EditMode`)
- [ ] **Test Scenarios** - All test scenarios are complete and executable
- [ ] **Expected Behaviors** - Clear expected outcomes for all tests defined
- [ ] **Performance Metrics** - Specific performance targets for testing
- [ ] **Test Data** - Any required test data or mock objects specified

## Game-Specific Quality

### Gameplay Implementation

- [ ] **Mechanic Accuracy** - Implementation matches GDD mechanic specifications
- [ ] **Player Controls** - Input handling requirements are complete (e.g., Input System package)
- [ ] **Game Feel** - Requirements for juice, feedback, and responsiveness specified
- [ ] **Balance Implementation** - Numeric values and parameters from GDD included
- [ ] **State Management** - Game state changes and persistence requirements defined

### User Experience

- [ ] **UI Requirements** - User interface elements and behaviors specified (e.g., UI Toolkit or UGUI)
- [ ] **Audio Integration** - Sound effect and music requirements defined
- [ ] **Visual Feedback** - Animation and visual effect requirements specified (e.g., Animator, Particle System)
- [ ] **Accessibility** - Mobile touch and responsive design considerations
- [ ] **Error Recovery** - User-facing error handling and recovery specified

### Performance Optimization

- [ ] **Frame Rate Targets** - Specific FPS requirements for different platforms
- [ ] **Memory Usage** - Memory consumption limits and monitoring requirements (e.g., Profiler)
- [ ] **Asset Optimization** - Texture, audio, and data optimization requirements
- [ ] **Mobile Considerations** - Touch controls and mobile performance requirements
- [ ] **Loading Performance** - Asset loading and scene transition requirements

## Documentation and Communication

### Story Documentation

- [ ] **Implementation Notes** - Additional context and implementation guidance provided
- [ ] **Design Decisions** - Key design choices documented with rationale
- [ ] **Future Considerations** - Potential future enhancements or modifications noted
- [ ] **Change Tracking** - Process for tracking any requirement changes during development
- [ ] **Reference Materials** - Links to relevant GDD sections and architecture docs

### Developer Handoff

- [ ] **Immediate Actionability** - Developer can start implementation without additional questions
- [ ] **Complete Context** - All necessary context provided within the story
- [ ] **Clear Boundaries** - What is and isn't included in the story scope is clear
- [ ] **Success Criteria** - Objective measures for story completion defined
- [ ] **Communication Plan** - Process for developer questions and updates established

## Final Validation

### Story Readiness

- [ ] **No Ambiguity** - No sections require interpretation or additional design decisions
- [ ] **Technical Completeness** - All technical requirements are specified and actionable
- [ ] **Scope Appropriateness** - Story scope matches assigned story points
- [ ] **Quality Standards** - Story meets all game development quality standards
- [ ] **Review Completion** - Story has been reviewed for completeness and accuracy

### Implementation Preparedness

- [ ] **Environment Ready** - Development environment requirements specified (e.g., Unity version)
- [ ] **Resources Available** - All required resources (assets, docs, dependencies) accessible
- [ ] **Testing Prepared** - Testing environment and data requirements specified
- [ ] **Definition of Done** - Clear, objective completion criteria established
- [ ] **Handoff Complete** - Story is ready for developer assignment and implementation

## Checklist Completion

**Overall Story Quality:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

**Ready for Development:** [ ] Yes [ ] No

**Additional Notes:**
_Any specific concerns, recommendations, or clarifications needed before development begins._
