Writing User Stories

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Responsibilities

The Product Manager is responsible for writing user stories of all types.

However, there are times where the developers’ input might be necessary. For example, if the developers identify a chore that is necessary to implement a feature, developers should often be responsible for writing that chore.

Developers must seek the Product Manager’s approval before adding, moving, or removing user stories in the backlog. The Product Manager is the only person owning the backlog. Read more about product backlog ownership on our blog.

Product Backlog Ownership — Why It Matters

User Story Types

There are three types of user story, each of which serves a different aspect in software development.

Example

For example, we will be using Nimble’s Survey app, which we use for internal certifications.

Pivotal Tracker workspace showing the demo Survey app backlog for iOS

Pivotal Tracker workspace showing the demo Survey app backlog for iOS.

The sample project is private and only available internally.

Nimble Survey - iOS