The definition of done is a shared checklist of conditions every piece of work must meet before a team calls it complete. It makes "finished" mean the same thing for everyone.
Code review is the practice of having other engineers examine a change before it is merged. Reviewers check correctness, design, security and readability, and share knowledge along the way.
Quality assurance (QA) is the set of practices that make sure software meets requirements and works reliably for users. It covers how quality is built into the process as well as how products are tested before release.
Developer onboarding is the process of giving a new engineer the access, context and support they need to contribute to a codebase and team. Done well, it shortens the time from start date to useful, independent work.
A fixed-price contract sets one agreed price for a defined scope of work, so the provider carries the risk if the work takes longer than planned. It works best when requirements are clear, stable and testable before work begins.
A product requirements document (PRD) describes what a product or feature should do and why. It sets out goals, target users, scope, requirements and success measures before design and development.
A statement of work (SOW) is a document that defines one engagement: the work, deliverables, timeline, roles, fees and acceptance terms. It usually sits under a broader master services agreement.
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