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During Sprint Planning, the Definition of Done is established, which plays a crucial role in ensuring that the work completed during the Sprint meets a consistent level of quality and completeness. The Definition of Done is a shared understanding among the Scrum team regarding what it means for work to be considered complete. This includes all the acceptance criteria that need to be fulfilled, as well as any necessary tasks such as code reviews, testing, and documentation.

By having a clear Definition of Done, the team can avoid misunderstandings about the completion criteria and focus on delivering a potentially shippable product increment at the end of each Sprint. This understanding fosters accountability within the team and ensures that all work aligns with quality standards, enhancing collaboration and efficiency.

In contrast, the Sprint Goal outlines the overarching objective of the Sprint but does not specifically define what constitutes completion. The Product Backlog represents the work items to be done but does not address the standards of completion for those items. The Increment refers to the potentially shippable output of the Sprint, which must adhere to the Definition of Done but does not itself specify the criteria for quality.