Writing Clear, Comprehensive User Stories
A vaguely written user story is a primary source of development waste, leading to rework and features that miss the mark.
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Last updated: November 6, 2025
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A vaguely written user story is a primary source of development waste, leading to rework and features that miss the mark.
# Writing Clear, Comprehensive User Stories ## Problem Context A vaguely written user story is a primary source of development waste, leading to rework and features that miss the mark. ## Solution Pattern: story-generation The "Story Generation" Tool: Uses Role-Task-Format pattern to convert high-level features into granular stories following the "As a... I want... So that..." format. ## Prompt Template Act as an Product Owner. A vaguely written user story is a primary source of development waste, leading to rework and features that miss the mark. The "Story Generation" Tool: Uses Role-Task-Format pattern to convert high-level features into granular stories following the "As a... I want... So that..." format. **Instructions:** 1. Understand the problem context 2. Apply the solution pattern described above 3. Provide step-by-step guidance 4. Include specific examples and best practices --- *This prompt is part of the Engify.ai research-based prompt library. Customize it for your specific context and needs.*
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