Your User Stories Are Too Big: Yes, They Are!
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AW11Session6/8/162:45PM
YourUserStoriesAreTooBig:Yes,TheyAre!
Presentedby:
ChrisSims
AgileLearningLabs
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ChrisSimsAgileLearningLabsThefounderofAgileLearningLabs,ChrisSimsisaCertifiedScrumTrainer,agilecoach,andrecoveringC++developerwhohelpsorganizationsimprovetheirproductivityandhappiness.Chriscoauthoredtwobest-sellingscrumbooks—TheElementsofScrumandScrum:ABreathtakinglyBriefandAgileIntroduction—andhaspublishedmorethanfiftyarticlesonagiletopics.MoreofhiswritingcanbefoundontheAgileLearningLabsblog.BeforestartingAgileLearningLabs,ChrismadealivinginrolessuchasScrumMaster,productowner,engineeringmanager,projectmanager,softwareengineer,musician,andautomechanic.FollowChrisonTwitter@ChrisSims.
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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>
so that <some value is created>
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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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© Technical Management Institute
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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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• Conjunctions & Connector Words
• 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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© Technical Management Institute
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• Conjunctions & Connector Words
• 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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As lovers We want a romantic dinner So that we can enjoy quality time together and set the stage for an exciting evening!
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
Story:
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© Technical Management Institute
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© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
As a <type of stakeholder>
I want <the deliverable>
so that <some value is created>
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As a <type of stakeholder>
I want <the acceptance criteria> so that <some value is created>
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© Technical Management Institute
AGILE Learning Labs
© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
As lovers We want a romantic dinner So that we can enjoy quality time together and set the stage for an exciting evening!
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
Story:
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We want candles & fresh flowers on the table
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© Technical Management Institute
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© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
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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© Technical Management Institute
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• Conjunctions & Connector Words
• 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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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
Timeline: 1. Click on the shopping cart icon
Story:
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© Technical Management Institute
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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
Timeline: 1. Click on the shopping cart icon 2. Confirm the items in my shopping cart
Story:
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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
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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© Technical Management Institute
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© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
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
Timeline: 1. Click on the shopping cart icon 2. Confirm the items in my shopping cart 3. Enter shipping information 4. Enter payment information
Story:
AGILE Learning Labs
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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
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
Story:
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© Technical Management Institute
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© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
AGILE Learning Labs
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© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
I want <timeline step>
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© Technical Management Institute
AGILE Learning Labs
© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
As a <type of stakeholder>
I want <timeline step>
so that <some value is created>
AGILE Learning Labs
© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
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
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
Story:
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© Technical Management Institute
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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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© Technical Management Institute
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© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
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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© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
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
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
Story:
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© Technical Management Institute
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© 2015 Agile Learning Labs
© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
AGILE Learning Labs
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© 2016 Agile Learning Labs
• Conjunctions & Connector Words
• Generic Words • Acceptance Criteria • Timeline Analysis
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