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# Backlog, Roadmap and Prioritisation

### Overview

The roadmap explains where we are going.

The backlog explains what we are doing next.

Prioritisation ensures that effort is focused on the highest-value work.

### Roadmap

The roadmap should show:

* vision
* objectives
* major phases
* key milestones
* dependencies
* releases
* decision points
* risks
* expected value

### Backlog

The backlog should contain:

* user stories
* technical tasks
* research tasks
* security tasks
* defect fixes
* operational tasks
* documentation tasks
* assurance tasks

### Prioritisation Criteria

Work should be prioritised using:

* user value
* customer value
* risk reduction
* dependency impact
* security need
* commercial importance
* delivery effort
* urgency
* regulatory or contractual requirement

### Definition of Ready

A backlog item is ready when:

* the objective is clear
* acceptance criteria are defined
* dependencies are understood
* required inputs are available
* the team understands the work
* the item can be delivered within the planned period

### Definition of Done

A backlog item is done when:

* acceptance criteria are met
* quality checks are complete
* security requirements are satisfied
* documentation is updated
* evidence is recorded
* review or approval is complete where required