your user stories are too big: yes, they are!

AW11Session6/8/162:45PM

YourUserStoriesAreTooBig:Yes,TheyAre!

Presentedby:

ChrisSims

AgileLearningLabs

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As a <type of stakeholder>

I want <the deliverable>

so that <some value is created>

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As a <type of stakeholder> who

what

why I want <the deliverable>


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• Conjunctions & Connector Words

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As a system administrator

I want the ability to add and delete users so that I can control who can access the system.

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As a system administrator

I want the ability to add and delete users so that I can control who can access the system.

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As a salesperson I want the ability to add users so that I can get new accounts up and running easily.

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As a salesperson I want the ability to add users so that I can get new accounts up and running easily.

As a security-minded person I want the ability to delete users so that people who abuse the system can be removed.

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• Generic Words • ? • ?

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As a vehicle operator I want a way to cross the river So that I can continue my travels

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What kinds of vehicles could there be?

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car bicycle train

skateboard Segway

truck

What kinds of vehicles could there be?

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Bicycle As a bicyclist I want a small boat to take me across the river So that I can continue my ride.

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Car As a the driver of a car I want a ferry service So that I can commute to work.

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Train As a railroad operator I want a bridge across the river So that I can expand my railroad.

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• Generic Words • Acceptance Criteria • ?

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As lovers We want a romantic dinner So that we can enjoy quality time together and set the stage for an exciting evening!

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Acceptance Criteria: q Candles & fresh flowers on the table q Entrees include steak, fish and one vegetarian option q Wine list with red wines, white wines & champagne q A jazz ensemble plays soft instrumental music q Waiters wear tuxedos

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I want <the deliverable>


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I want <the acceptance criteria> so that <some value is created>

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Acceptance Criteria: q Candles & fresh flowers on the table q Entrees include steak, fish and one vegetarian option q Wine list with red wines, white wines & champagne q A jazz ensemble plays soft instrumental music q Waiters wear tuxedos

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We want candles & fresh flowers on the table

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As lovers We want candles & fresh flowers on the table

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As lovers We want candles & fresh flowers on the table So that the mood will be romantic

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• Generic Words • Acceptance Criteria • Timeline Analysis

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As someone ready to make my purchase on this website I want an easy way to check out So that I can quickly get on to other things

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Timeline: 1.  Click on the shopping cart icon

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Timeline: 1.  Click on the shopping cart icon 2.  Confirm the items in my shopping cart

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Timeline: 1.  Click on the shopping cart icon 2.  Confirm the items in my shopping cart 3.  Enter shipping information

Story:

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Timeline: 1.  Click on the shopping cart icon 2.  Confirm the items in my shopping cart 3.  Enter shipping information 4.  Enter payment information

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Timeline: 1.  Click on the shopping cart icon 2.  Confirm the items in my shopping cart 3.  Enter shipping information 4.  Enter payment information 5.  Complete the purchase

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I want <timeline step>

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I want <timeline step>


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I want a shopping cart icon on every page

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As someone with items in my cart I want a shopping cart icon on every page

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As someone with items in my cart I want a shopping cart icon on every page So that I can begin the check out process from anywhere on the site

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• Generic Words • Acceptance Criteria • Timeline Analysis

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