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User Story Template
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In theory, user stories are basically product features, requirements or tasks that add value to the end customer.
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In practice, most Agile Teams use user stories as tasks that reflect what they are trying to accomplish, which of course is directed to meeting a customer need or requirement.
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In theory they should be written like this:
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As a <user> (who) I want to… <what> so that… <why>
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Example: As a front end developer I need to ensure the app is responsive so that it can work on different screen sizes
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But using the format above to write user stories, requires more effort and space (which is limited if you're using post-it notes). Plus it can get a bit repetitive and redundant, so…
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In practice, most Agile Teams write user stories as short tasks which start with a verb
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<verb> and the task that is being performed (written in a short and concise manner)
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Example: Ensure the app is responsive so that it can work on different screen sizes
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Examples of verbs to start a user story would be:
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Create
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Develop
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Build
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Plan
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Research
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Perform
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Test
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and so on
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