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Thoroughly reviewed and eagerly anticipated by the agile community, User Stories Applied offers a requirements process that saves time, eliminates rework, and leads directly to better software.The best way to build software that meets users' needs is to begin with 'user stories': simple, clear, brief descriptions of functionality that will be valuable to real users. In User Stories Applied, Mike Cohn provides you with a fronttoback blueprint for writing these user stories and weaving them into your development lifecycle.You'll learn what makes a great user story, and what makes a bad one. You'll discover practical ways to gather user stories, even when you can't speak with your users. Then, once you've compiled your user stories, Cohn shows how to organize them, prioritize them, and use them for planning, management, and testing. User role modeling: understanding what users have in common, and where they differ Gathering stories: user interviewing, questionnaires, observation, and workshops Working with managers, trainers, salespeople and other 'proxies' Writing user stories for acceptance testing Using stories to prioritize, set schedules, and estimate release costs Includes endofchapter practice questions and exercisesUser Stories Applied will be invaluable to every software developer, tester, analyst, and manager working with any agile method: XP, Scrum... or even your own homegrown approach.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'User Stories Applied'? A: 'User Stories Applied' focuses on the process of creating and utilizing user stories in agile software development to enhance requirements gathering and improve software delivery.
- Q: Who is the author of 'User Stories Applied'? A: The author of 'User Stories Applied' is Mike Cohn, a recognized expert in agile methodologies and user story techniques.
- Q: What are user stories and why are they important? A: User stories are simple, clear descriptions of functionality from the user's perspective. They are important because they help ensure that the software meets the actual needs of users.
- Q: How many pages does 'User Stories Applied' have? A: 'User Stories Applied' contains 304 pages, providing a comprehensive guide to writing and using user stories in development.
- Q: What edition of 'User Stories Applied' is available? A: The available edition of 'User Stories Applied' is the first edition, published on March 1, 2004.
- Q: Is 'User Stories Applied' suitable for beginners in agile development? A: Yes, 'User Stories Applied' is suitable for beginners as it provides foundational knowledge and practical techniques for writing user stories.
- Q: Does 'User Stories Applied' include exercises for practice? A: Yes, the book includes end-of-chapter practice questions and exercises to help reinforce learning and application of concepts.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'User Stories Applied'? A: 'User Stories Applied' is available in paperback binding, making it a portable and accessible option for readers.
- Q: When was 'User Stories Applied' released? A: 'User Stories Applied' was released on March 11, 2004.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'User Stories Applied'? A: 'User Stories Applied' is in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.