Checklist: the Story is Ready for Development

Here is a simple check list for verifying a Story is ready for development. 

• I have considered the high level design change for this story
• I know the code area which need to be modified / created for this story
• I have thought and considered the flow changes introduced by this story
• I have looked at the existing test automation for the current flow/behavior (as is)
• I have thought and described how I will validate the flow/behavior changes introduced by this story (to be)
• I understood all the current acceptance criteria (ACs) for this Story
• I am happy with the current ACs for this Story  (I don’t see the need to create a new or remove any of the ACs for thÌs story)
• I thought about it, and I believe this story should not be split into smaller pieces
• I thought about it, and I believe this story should not be merged with another one

A missing checked item will trigger a Story huddle, and the story will not be considered ready for development.