QA and User Stories, how we can help and improve during early phases
Nowadays that we use to work mostly under Agile methodologies, this incremental procedure has it advantages when focusing on its iterative and incremental approach (regarding Software Development), this methodology promotes collaboration, and that ideal, since que QA team will supposed to be involved in all stages (since planning)
So here are some starting points on how we as QA, can work with the user stories, and our roll during this phase of software development
- Collaborate with product owners* to define user stories that require testing, while ensuring that they are testable and verifiable.
- Develop test scenarios that cover each user story to ensure that the feature works from start to finish. This will ensure that all user requirements are met.
- Execute test scenarios to verify that each user story works and verify that testing occurs throughout the development lifecycle.
- Regularly validate the software against user stories to ensure that the feature still works and to verify that there are no unintended consequences related to updates or new features.
- Continuously refine user stories** and testing practices based on feedback and analytics to ensure that the features meet customer requirements and expectations.
*Product Owner:
is the responsible person for prioritizing and overseeing the development team's tasks and making sure the company derives as much value as possible from the team's work.
** Refine user stories:
The frequency of refining user stories in QA can vary depending on the specific project and team dynamics. However, it is recommended to review and refine user stories on a regular basis, ideally during backlog refinement sessions or sprint planning meetings