Does this skill help with the testing phase?

Absolutely. It includes a 'Verification Approach' section to define how criteria will be tested and an 'Acceptance Checks' area to log manual and automated verification results.

Can I use Gherkin syntax with this template?

Yes, the acceptance criteria section is specifically structured for 'Given/When/Then' formatting, making it ideal for teams following Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) practices.

What is Story-Driven Development?

Story-Driven Development (SDD) is an agile methodology that focuses on defining clear user stories and acceptance criteria before writing code to ensure development aligns perfectly with business goals.

How does this skill help prevent scope creep?

The template includes a dedicated 'Out of Scope' section that forces developers and stakeholders to explicitly list what won't be done, creating clear boundaries for the task.

Story-Driven Development Template

Name: Story-Driven Development Template
Author: kecbigmt

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Standardizes the creation and management of user stories using a comprehensive, story-driven development log.

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This skill provides a structured template for implementing Story-driven Development (SDD) within the Claude Code environment. It allows developers to maintain consistent and detailed documentation for user stories, covering everything from initial goals and Gherkin-style acceptance criteria to verification methods and out-of-scope boundaries. By using this standardized format, teams can ensure clear communication, prevent scope creep, and track the progress of features from initial definition through to final product owner review and acceptance.

Key Features

Comprehensive verification approach documentation for CLI, API, or UI testing
Standardized risk assessment and follow-up management for technical debt
Explicit boundary setting with an Out of Scope section to prevent scope creep
Gherkin-style acceptance criteria with Given/When/Then formatting
Built-in tracking for developer verification and Product Owner review status
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Use Cases

Initiating a new feature development by defining clear, actionable user stories and requirements.
Creating a standardized hand-off document for quality assurance and product owner acceptance testing.
Managing project scope by explicitly documenting what will and will not be built during a sprint.

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Key Features

Comprehensive verification approach documentation for CLI, API, or UI testing
Standardized risk assessment and follow-up management for technical debt
Explicit boundary setting with an Out of Scope section to prevent scope creep
Gherkin-style acceptance criteria with Given/When/Then formatting
Built-in tracking for developer verification and Product Owner review status
0 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Initiating a new feature development by defining clear, actionable user stories and requirements.
Creating a standardized hand-off document for quality assurance and product owner acceptance testing.
Managing project scope by explicitly documenting what will and will not be built during a sprint.