Agile: INVEST in Good Stories, and SMART Tasks

I came across this article that includes two mnemonics that I really like. 

A good story is (INVEST):

· I – Independent

· N – Negotiable

· V – Valuable

· E – Estimable

· S – Small

· T – Testable

A good task/defect is (SMART):

· S – Specific

· M – Measurable

· A – Achievable

· R – Relevant

· T – Time-boxed

If you are writing stories or tasks keeping these guidelines in focus will result in an outcome that is better for everyone. 

Link:

http://xp123.com/articles/invest-in-good-stories-and-smart-tasks/

Thanks to Ryan Crumbly