user story

[ˈjuːzər ˈstɔːri]
nounpl: user stories
história do usuário
1. A brief, informal description of a software feature written from the perspective of an end user, typically used in agile software development to capture requirements
The development team prioritized the user story about password reset functionality for the next sprint.
O time de desenvolvimento priorizou a história do usuário sobre a funcionalidade de redefinição de senha para o próximo sprint.
2. A narrative format that describes who wants to do something and why, following the pattern 'As a [user type], I want [action] so that [benefit]'
Our user story reads: 'As a mobile app user, I want to receive push notifications so that I stay informed about updates.'
Nossa história do usuário diz: 'Como usuário do aplicativo móvel, quero receber notificações push para que eu permaneça informado sobre atualizações.'
User stories are fundamental to Agile software development methodology, widely adopted in tech companies in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, the term 'história do usuário' is standard in software development teams, particularly in startups and tech companies in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. The format emphasizes understanding user needs and perspectives, which reflects modern software development practices across both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
requirementfeature requestuse caseuser need

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
história do usuário
Most common translation used in software development contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
história do usuário / estória do usuário
Both variants are used; história is more formal
Rio de Janeiro
história do usuário
Standard usage in tech hubs
Portugal
história de utilizador
Portuguese variant using 'utilizador' instead of 'usuário'

Related Words

agilesprintbacklogacceptance criteriapersonaepictask

Related Idioms & Phrases

write a user story
flesh out a user story
close a user story
groom user stories
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