User story template
A user story is a concise, written explanation of a software feature told from the perspective of the end user. Because every product update should deliver clear value, using a consistent user story format helps teams verify that they are building the right features for their audience.
Why use a user story template?
Implementing an agile user story template allows to maintain a high standard across multiple projects. Instead of starting from scratch, a Jira story created from a template ensures all relevant data - such as acceptance criteria and personas - is included every time. By providing a clear user story example within your Jira issue templates, you speed up the team’s performance and ensure your development reflects the actual end-user thought process.
Template example:
Template name: User story
Summary: User story [product/feature]
Template body:
Background:
[Describe here]
Acceptance criteria:
[Describe here]
Any other details:
[Describe here]
Did you know?
Users can also define template value for custom fields. Supported custom fields can be found here.