The anatomy of a user story
User stories are a powerful tool for capturing and communicating requirements in Agile software development. They are short, simple descriptions of a feature or functionality from the perspective of the user. To create an effective user story, you need to understand its anatomy. Each user story consists of three key elements:
- Persona: This is the prime target, audience, user, or customer who will benefit from and use the feature or functionality being developed. The persona should be clearly defined and specific to the story. It should include details such as the user’s name, role, and any relevant demographic information.
- Action: This is the specific action that the persona wants to perform. It should be clear and concise and written in the active voice. The action should describe what the user wants to do, not how they want to do it.
- Goal: This is the outcome that the persona wants to achieve by performing the action. The goal should...