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I think my favourite example was "As a user, I want the $COMPANY logo to be displayed prominently in the top-left corner of the application" Hell, I even accep
by tonyarkles 8y ago
I think my favourite example was "As a user, I want the $COMPANY logo to be displayed prominently in the top-left corner of the application"
Hell, I even accept that marketing is a valid stakeholder in the product. But just be honest about what it is! "For brand consistency, the marketing department would like the logo to be displayed in the top-left corner of the application, following standard company branding documentation." That's a perfectly fine "user" story (stakeholder story) I think. It answers the "why does the person want this?" question much better.
- klenwell 8y agoThis is a great example. But I still have a bone to pick with the edited user story. It's not really a user story and crosses the line into implementation. I'd propose a further revision: "As a user, I'd like the home page to reflect a consistent set of branding guidelines so it reinforces the company's identity for me." Logo display isn't covered by the branding guidelines? The company doesn't even have a branding guide? Now you've uncovered a deeper problem. Fix that and hopefully you'll avoid a lot of aimless subjective debates over cosmetic issues in the future.
- tonyarkles 8y agoGenerally speaking, as a user, I couldn't give a shit about the company's branding guidelines and how they display the logo, so long as it's not taking up 1/3 of the screen ;). But I get your point, and agree about digging into those aimless debates. "As a user, I'd like a consistent visual experience across $COMPANY's products"