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Overview
Mentioning users or other cards in your user story descriptions enhances clarity, traceability, and collaboration. This is especially when communicating with stakeholders.
How to mention user(s) in card description
Open a card on the story map
Type @
Select a user to be mentioned
How to link cards into cards description
Open a card on the story map
Type @
Scroll down and select a card to be linked
Use cases and examples
Referencing Related Features
Use Case: Show dependencies or relationships between features.
Example:
"This feature supports the flow defined in [Card: User Registration Flow]."Benefit: Helps stakeholders understand context and dependencies at a glance.
Tagging Stakeholders or Team Members
Use Case: Direct feedback or questions to the right person.
Example:
"Need input from @Sarah on compliance requirements before we proceed."Benefit: Keeps conversations relevant and reduces the need for separate meetings or emails.
Cross-Linking Technical Tasks
Use Case: Connect frontend and backend work.
Example:
"API endpoint handled in [Card: Create Booking API]."
Benefit: Improves coordination between developers and ensures nothing is missed in handoffs.
Highlighting Reuse
Use Case: Note when a component or logic is reused.
Example:
"Same logic as in [Card: Password Reset Email], just adapted for activation."
Benefit: Speeds up implementation and encourages reuse, reducing development effort.
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