How are Epics, User Stories and Features linked to each other?
- Epics: large work bodies
- User Stories: user perspective Features
- Features: distinct Functionality elements
- Hierarchy: Epics > Features > User Stories
- Decomposition: Epic > Feature > Story
- Linkage ensures Goal alignment
- Critical for Requirements Engineering
- Epics capture high-level Requirements
- Features detail specific Requirements
- User Stories break down Tasks
- Follow INVEST for User Stories
- Clear objectives for Epics, Features
- Maintain Traceability matrix
- Regularly Review and update
Table of Contents
- The Process
- Understanding Epics, User Stories and Features
- The Hierarchy of Epics, User Stories and Features
- Linking Epics, User Stories and Features
- Using Epics, User Stories and Features for Requirements Engineering
- Best Practices for Linking Epics, User Stories and Features
- Case Studies
- Example
- Template
- Checklist