Steps in a User Story Map
Steps:
Steps are the lower levels defined under Goals. create the backbone of the map by telling the story or narrative of the user’s journey. Steps map with Epic in Jira.
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How to create a Step?
To create a step, go to the portion of the user story map where the goal is displayed. Click on the “+” button with a goal.
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Details that are displayed on the step card at the user story map are:
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Title of the step/epic
Issue link - epic link (step link)
Status of the step/epic
Assignee
Priority of the step/epic
Users can also change “Priority”, “Status“ and ”Assignee” by clicking the icons shown on the step card.
Click on the Epic issue link to add details for the step/epic.
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