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The process is based around user stories. User stories are typically discrete user focused use cases. Each user story is aimed at building one small feature on top of the existing product.
The process is based around user stories. User stories are typically discrete user focused use cases. Each user story is aimed at building one small feature on top of the existing product.


Sometimes user stories can also be entirely technical. This occurs when sometimes we need to break down a larger story into a smaller part, or we need to do some refactoring because the technical debt has got too high. Generally we try to avoid this latter case by cleaning the code as we go.
Sometimes user stories can also be entirely technical. This occurs when sometimes we need to break down a larger story into a smaller part, or we need to do some refactoring because the technical debt has gotten too high. Generally we try to avoid this latter case by cleaning the code as we go.


The advantages of handling the project as small chunks of work, is that each bit of work moves the project forward. Additionally, we can sometimes change direction and focus on different areas without a big time switching cost.
The advantages of handling the project as small chunks of work, is that each bit of work moves the project forward. Additionally, we can sometimes change direction and focus on different areas without a big time switching cost.
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