# Create Story Task

Create Agile user stories following Scrum framework with clear acceptance criteria and universal Agile language.

## Purpose

Transform epic requirements or standalone concepts into properly formatted user stories that follow Agile/Scrum best practices with testable acceptance criteria and implementation guidance.

## When to Use This Task

**Use this task when:**
- Single focused feature can be completed in one session
- Clear user value can be delivered independently
- Implementation approach is straightforward
- Integration complexity is minimal

## Process

### Step 1: Story Analysis

**Story Context:**
- [ ] User need clearly understood
- [ ] Value proposition identified
- [ ] Technical approach outlined
- [ ] Acceptance criteria definable

**Implementation Scope:**
- [ ] Story can be completed in 4-8 hours of work
- [ ] Dependencies are minimal or resolved
- [ ] Integration points are clear
- [ ] Testing approach is straightforward

### Step 2: Story Creation

#### Story Title
{{Specific Feature}} - {{Brief Description}}

#### User Story (Standard Agile Format)
```
As a [user persona/role],
I want [specific functionality or capability],
So that [business value or benefit].
```

**Story:** As a {{user type}}, I want {{specific capability or action}}, so that {{clear benefit or value}}.

#### Story Details (Scrum Framework)

**Epic:** {{parent epic name and ID}}
**Story Points:** {{estimated complexity: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13}}
**Priority:** {{High/Medium/Low}}
**Sprint Ready:** {{Yes/No - all criteria met for sprint planning}}

**User Problem:** {{specific problem this story solves}}
**Business Value:** {{measurable business impact}}
**User Persona:** {{primary user type affected}}

**Technical Context:**
- **Dependencies:** {{other stories that must complete first}}
- **Integration Points:** {{existing features this connects to}}
- **Technical Constraints:** {{limitations or requirements}}
- **Definition of Ready:** {{story meets all criteria for development}}

#### Acceptance Criteria (GIVEN-WHEN-THEN Format)

**Scenario 1: Primary Happy Path**
- **Given** {{initial state or preconditions}}
- **When** {{user action or trigger event}}
- **Then** {{expected outcome or result}}
- **And** {{additional expected behaviors}}

**Scenario 2: Edge Case or Alternative Flow**
- **Given** {{different initial state}}
- **When** {{alternative user action}}
- **Then** {{expected alternative outcome}}

**Scenario 3: Error Handling**
- **Given** {{error condition setup}}
- **When** {{action that triggers error}}
- **Then** {{expected error handling behavior}}

#### Additional Acceptance Criteria

**Functional Requirements:**
- [ ] {{Primary user-facing functionality with testable outcome}}
- [ ] {{Secondary functionality with specific success criteria}}
- [ ] {{Integration requirements with measurable results}}

**Non-Functional Requirements:**
- [ ] **Performance:** {{specific performance criteria, e.g., "loads in <2 seconds"}}
- [ ] **Usability:** {{specific usability standards, e.g., "accessible via keyboard navigation"}}
- [ ] **Security:** {{security requirements, e.g., "user authentication required"}}

**Technical Acceptance Criteria:**
- [ ] **Code Quality:** Unit tests written with >80% coverage
- [ ] **Integration:** Integrates with {{specific systems}} without breaking existing functionality
- [ ] **Documentation:** Feature documented in {{specific location}}
- [ ] **Deployment:** Ready for {{environment}} deployment with rollback plan

#### Technical Implementation Notes

- **Approach:** {{high-level implementation strategy}}
- **Key Components:** {{main code/UI components involved}}
- **Data Requirements:** {{database or API changes needed}}
- **Testing Strategy:** {{how to verify functionality}}

#### Definition of Done (Scrum Standard)

**Development Complete:**
- [ ] All acceptance criteria met and verified
- [ ] Code follows team coding standards and conventions
- [ ] Unit tests written with minimum 80% coverage
- [ ] Code peer reviewed and approved
- [ ] Integration tests pass
- [ ] No regression in existing functionality

**Quality Assurance:**
- [ ] Feature tested in staging environment
- [ ] Cross-browser/device testing completed (if applicable)
- [ ] Performance meets specified criteria
- [ ] Security requirements validated
- [ ] Accessibility standards met (WCAG 2.1 AA)

**Documentation & Deployment:**
- [ ] User documentation updated
- [ ] Technical documentation updated
- [ ] Feature flagged appropriately (if applicable)
- [ ] Ready for production deployment
- [ ] Rollback plan documented and tested

**Stakeholder Approval:**
- [ ] Product Owner acceptance obtained
- [ ] Demo completed (if required)
- [ ] User story marked as "Done" in project management system

### Step 3: Story Validation

**User Value Check:**
- [ ] Story delivers clear user benefit
- [ ] Success can be measured or observed
- [ ] Fits within epic/product goals
- [ ] Implementation is feasible

**Scope Validation:**
- [ ] Story is appropriately sized for single session
- [ ] Acceptance criteria are testable
- [ ] Dependencies are resolved or minimal
- [ ] Risk is manageable

**Quality Standards:**
- [ ] Follows established development patterns
- [ ] Security and compliance considered
- [ ] Performance impact assessed
- [ ] Error handling planned

## Output
- Complete user story with acceptance criteria
- Implementation guidance and technical notes
- Testing strategy and validation approach
- Clear definition of done checklist