Your User Stories Are Too Big: Yes, They Are

AW11
Session
6/8/16 2:45 PM

Your User Stories Are Too Big:
Yes, They Are!

Presented by:

Chris Sims
Agile Learning Labs

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Chris Sims
Agile Learning Labs

The founder of Agile Learning Labs, Chris Sims is a Certified Scrum Trainer, agile
coach, and recovering C++ developer who helps organizations improve their
productivity and happiness. Chris coauthored two best-selling scrum books—The
Elements of Scrum and Scrum: A Breathtakingly Brief and Agile Introduction—and
has published more than fifty articles on agile topics. More of his writing can be
found on the Agile Learning Labs blog. Before starting Agile Learning Labs, Chris
made a living in roles such as ScrumMaster, product owner, engineering
manager, project manager, software engineer, musician, and auto mechanic.
Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisSims.

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As a <type of stakeholder>
I want <the deliverable>
so that <some value is
created>

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who
what
why
created>
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• ?
• ?
• ?

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• Conjunctions & Connector
Words
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• ?
• ?
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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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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
skateboardSegway
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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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
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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created>
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I want <the acceptance
criteria>
created>

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As lovers
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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As lovers
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As lovers
So that the mood will be
romantic

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Words
• Generic Words
• 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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Timeline:
2.  Confirm the items in my shopping cart
Story:
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Timeline:
3.  Enter shipping information
Story:

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Timeline:
4.  Enter payment information
Story:
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Timeline:
5.  Complete the purchase
Story:

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I want <timeline step>

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I want <timeline step>
created>
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Timeline:
Story:

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

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As someone with items in my
cart
every page
So that I can begin the check
out process from anywhere on
the site
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Timeline:
Story:

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Words
• Generic Words
• Timeline Analysis

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