How to define/write
good user story?

How to define
good user story?

• Have customer value
  (even if it's small and temporary)

• Possibly optional, independent

• Small enough to fit 2-3 stories in an iteration

• It can be estimated

How to write
good user story?

• Have a short and precise name/identifier
  Eg. "Add refresh button"

• Then add details:

  • Whose problem is solved by this story?

  • What problem is addressed in the story?

  • Why to do that? What is the value?

• ​One template:
  ​“As a <particular class of user>, I want to <be able to perform/do something> so that <I get some form of value or benefit>”

How to write
good user story?

Unread notification number on badge

I as the Marketer want to see the number of unread notifications on the NC badge so that I can see how many messages I didn't read yet and read if I want.

~1 day

How to write
good cycle plan?

How to write
good cycle plan?

• Incrementally bring customer value
  (even if it's small and temporary)

• Items can be swapped or replaced

• Have realistic milestones with clear acceptance criteria, and business value