The power of example mapping: sketch notes
Blog post from Qase
Example mapping is a collaborative technique used by teams to clarify requirements and develop acceptance criteria and tests for user stories by breaking down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable ones. It emphasizes a shared vocabulary and understanding, providing clarity and structure to requirements while making abstract concepts tangible. Kiruthika Ganesan highlighted the importance of example mapping during her talk at KWSQA Targeting Quality, illustrating its value with a story about the nuances of seemingly simple instructions. The process involves a team activity, often led by a product owner, where user stories are dissected into business rules and examples, which then inform acceptance tests written in Gherkin format. The sessions are time-boxed to 30 minutes to prevent fatigue and cognitive bias, with follow-up sessions scheduled if needed. As teams become more experienced, the productivity of these sessions improves, reducing the necessity for additional meetings. Example mapping enhances user experience and team collaboration by fostering empathy, accelerating feedback, minimizing scope creep, and improving predictability and quality of new features.
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