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The process is based around user stories. User stories are typically discrete user focused use cases. Each user story is aimed at building one small feature on top of the existing product. | The process is based around user stories. User stories are typically discrete user focused use cases. Each user story is aimed at building one small feature on top of the existing product. | ||
Sometimes user stories can also be entirely technical. This occurs when sometimes we need to break down a larger story into a smaller part, or we need to do some refactoring because the technical debt has | Sometimes user stories can also be entirely technical. This occurs when sometimes we need to break down a larger story into a smaller part, or we need to do some refactoring because the technical debt has gotten too high. Generally we try to avoid this latter case by cleaning the code as we go. | ||
The advantages of handling the project as small chunks of work, is that each bit of work moves the project forward. Additionally, we can sometimes change direction and focus on different areas without a big time switching cost. | The advantages of handling the project as small chunks of work, is that each bit of work moves the project forward. Additionally, we can sometimes change direction and focus on different areas without a big time switching cost. | ||
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== Creating the Backlog == | == Creating the Backlog == | ||
The Backlog is the feeder for the main | The Backlog is the feeder for the main development process. It is primarily managed by the Product Manager with the help of the User Experience lead. | ||
=== Creating user stories === | === Creating user stories === | ||
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==== Estimation ==== | ==== Estimation ==== | ||
There is an estimation meeting every week to estimate cards in the estimation column. The cards are discussed, and then given an estimated rating of the amount of work they will take. | There is an [[Talkilla/Estimation_Meetings|estimation meeting every week]] to estimate cards in the estimation column. The cards are discussed, and then given an estimated rating of the amount of work they will take. | ||
The ratings are 0, 1, 2, 4 or "too complex to estimate". | The ratings are 0, 1, 2, 4 or "too complex to estimate". | ||
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As the card progresses, the checklists and state are updated. | As the card progresses, the checklists and state are updated. | ||
See also, our documentation on how we handle the [[Talkilla/Pull_Requests|general flow of pull requests]]. | |||
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