Definition of Done (DoD) templates in ISO Mate are reusable checklists that capture the criteria an issue must meet before it counts as complete. You build them from the DoD Templates page in the DevOps group of the left sidebar, then apply a template to an issue so each checklist item becomes a subtask. This keeps your quality bar consistent across every piece of work.
Creating a DoD template
- Open DoD Templates: In the left sidebar, expand the DevOps group and select DoD Templates.
- Start a new template: Select New Template to open the template dialog.
- Name the template: Give it a clear name, for example “Story ready for release”.
- Choose a target type: Optionally set the issue type the template is meant for (Epic, Story, Task, or Bug). When you leave it unset, the template applies to any type.
- Add checklist items: Enter each item, such as “Code reviewed”, “Tests passing”, or “Documentation updated”. A template needs at least one item.
- Save: Confirm to create the template.
What the list shows
The DoD Templates list displays each template name, its target type (or Any when none is set), and a preview of its checklist items. Row actions let you edit or delete a template, and you can search or filter by target type to find the right one.
Applying a template to issues
You apply DoD templates from the Board, which is in the DevOps group of the sidebar. Applying a template adds its checklist items to the issue as subtasks, giving the team a clear list of what remains before the issue is done.
- Single issue: On the board, open the Definition of Done action on an issue, pick a template, and apply it. The checklist items are created as subtasks under that issue.
- Multiple issues: Switch the board into its bulk Definition of Done mode, select the issues you want, choose a template, and apply it to all of them at once.
Because the items become subtasks, your team tracks completion the same way as any other work, moving each subtask across To Do, In Progress, and Done.