Understanding Release Readiness
How we calculate. Readiness % = (met ÷ total checklist items) × 100. The form uses the same arithmetic as the worked examples on this page. See our methodology and accuracy policy.
Real-world scenario: A typical Release Readiness case uses exit criteria met 17 and total exit criteria 20. Enter the same figures below to reproduce the worked path.
What is Release Readiness?
A simple go/no-go progress metric. Weight critical criteria separately in your process even if this calculator treats items equally.
- Define the checklist before the release train starts
- Critical fails can block even at high overall %
- Update daily in the hardening sprint
The Formula
Worked Example
Common Use Cases
- Go-live reviews: show checklist progress
- Risk conversations: highlight unmet critical items
- Program reporting: one readiness number for leadership
Pro Tips
- Tag must-pass items so 85% with a failed security gate still means no-go
- Keep evidence links next to each criterion
- Do not game the denominator by removing hard items
Limitations: Release Readiness results are planning aids for Agile/QA teams—not contractual delivery commitments. Confirm definitions with your scrum/quality playbook.
FAQ
Equal weight for every criterion?
This tool uses equal weights for speed. For weighted readiness, score critical items in a separate gate.
Partial credit?
Usually no—either the criterion is met with evidence or it is not. Use 0/1 items for clarity.
Authoritative References
For Agile and software testing practices, consult:
- Scrum.org — Scrum glossary and sprint practices
- ISTQB — software testing glossary
- Agile Manifesto — values behind iterative delivery