Guide to User Stories in PMI-ACP Scrum Framework
User Stories are an important aspect in the Scrum Framework for the PMI-ACP certification.
What is it: User Stories in Scrum are simple, clear and brief descriptions of functionality told from the perspective of an end user. They focus on the value or result that a specific user will receive after a certain functionality is implemented. User Stories typically follow the format: As a <type of user>, I want <some goal> so that <some reason>.
Why it is important: User stories provide a user-centered perspective to product development, ensuring that the product meets the needs and expectations of the users. They foster collaboration and open dialogue between development team and stakeholders, as everyone discusses the needs and value represented by User Stories. They help to prioritize features, minimize documentation and keep the design discussion centered on users.
How it works: User Stories are part of the Product Backlog. Each User Story is prioritized and estimated for complexity. During Sprint Planning, the most important User Stories are selected for the upcoming sprint based on their priority and the team's velocity. The selected User Stories are then broken down into smaller, manageable tasks during the Sprint.
Exam Tips - Answering Questions on User Stories: 1. Know the format of a User Story. In Exam, you may find many questions simply testing whether you understand the basic format of a User Story. 2. Understand the purpose of User Stories. Be sure to answer questions from the perspective of providing value to the end user. 3. Be familiar with User Story estimation. Understand how User Stories are estimated and prioritized, as this is a common topic in the exam.
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User Stories are a tool used in Agile development to capture a description of a feature from an end-user perspective. The user story describes the type of user, what they want, and why. A user story helps to create a simplified description of a requirement, providing a clear understanding of who, what, and why in terms of a needed feature. These are typically written by the product owner and are part of the product backlog. They provide a user-focused framework for daily work, which helps developers stay focused on why what they're doing matters.
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