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User stories & acceptance

Stories are promises of conversation, not mini-specs. “As a… I want… so that…” plus clear acceptance criteria beats a novel in the description.

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Write INVEST stories

Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable. If it fails Small or Testable, split or spike.

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Example

As a <user>
I want <capability>
So that <outcome>

Acceptance:
- Given … When … Then …
- Given … When … Then …

Do this now

Write 5 stories for your practice product. Mark each INVEST letter that fails.

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Chapter learning outcomes
  • INVEST
  • Acceptance criteria
  • Splitting large work
  • Spikes

Clear these before you leave

Side quest

AC review

Have a peer try to misinterpret your acceptance criteria. Tighten the loopholes.