The 3Cs Model in Agile (Card, Conversation, Confirmation)
The 3Cs Model, introduced by Ron Jeffries (one of the Agile pioneers), defines how User Stories should be created and understood in Agile frameworks like Scrum. It ensures clarity, collaboration, and validation in requirement gathering.
– Card → A short written story that captures the idea → By Product Owner
– Conversation → Dialogue between Product Owner and Team to elaborate details → By Product Owner & Development Team & (facilitated by Scrum Master)
– Confirmation → Acceptance Criteria that confirm the story is complete → By Product Owner & QA Team
The Scrum Master facilitates the Conversation, usually during Backlog Refinement or Sprint Planning, ensuring effective communication, mutual understanding, and that the timebox is respected.
INVEST Model: ( (Define the “How and What”))
To evaluate the quality of a User Story and ensure it’s well-defined and ready for development.
– Independent: Self-contained, can be implemented separately.
– Negotiable: Flexible for discussion and change.
– Valuable: Provides user/business value.
– Estimable: Team can estimate the effort.
– Small: Fits in a sprint.
– Testable: Has clear acceptance criteria.
The SMART Model: (Define the “Why and What”)
To make sure goals and deliverables are clear, measurable, and realistic within the sprint timeline.
– Specific: Clear and focused.
– Measurable: Quantifiable results.
– Achievable: Possible within sprint capacity.
– Relevant: Aligns with business or product goals.
– Time-bound: Achievable within the sprint.
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