Want to write better acceptance criteria? 🤔

by Apr 26, 2023

Want to write better acceptance criteria? 🤔

Acceptance criteria often describe functional requirements. But other requirements could be as important for the chosen solution.

💡Tip: Enrich acceptance criteria with non-functional requirements

❓What are non-function requirements?

Non-function requirements are quality attributes. Every developer (should) thinks about these when implementing a feature. You’re helping the team to choose the better solution by adding them.

Quality attributes reflect levels of service such as:
– performance, scalability, and availability
– security
– disaster recovery
– accessibility
– monitoring, management, and audit
– flexibility and extensibility
– maintainability
– legal, regulatory and compliance
– internationalization and localization

👉 Write them as a checklist 📋

Example: 👇
– The screen loads within 3 seconds.
– Change should be reflected on the website within 15 minutes.
– Navigation is intuitive and user-friendly.
– Help tooltips are provided on the feature.
– Error messages are clear and informative.

Try this tip next time you’re writing acceptance criteria 🚀

Do you have tips for writing better acceptance criteria?

#
Remy van Duijkeren

Remy van Duijkeren

Power Platform Advisor

Microsoft Power Platform Advisor with over 25 years of experience in IT with a focus on (marketing) automation and integration.

Helping organizations with scaling their business by automating processes on the Power Platform (Dynamics 365).

Expert in Power Platform, Dynamics 365 (Marketing & Sales) and Azure Integration Services. Giving advice and strategy consultancy.

Services:
– Strategy and tactics advise
– Automating and integrating

Subscribe to
The Daily Friction

A daily newsletter on automation and eliminating friction

Related Content

Ever wished you could explain complex ideas in minutes?

Ever wished you could explain complex ideas in minutes? I just tried Loom and I'm blown away. 🎥 With just one click, I can create professional-looking tutorials in a matter of minutes. No fuss, no hassle—just hit record and share instantly. This tool is a game-changer...

read more

The Art of Delegation: Toddler Edition

The Art of Delegation: Toddler Edition For the past two months, I’ve been flying solo at home while my wife is off on a work adventure overseas. It’s just me, our 1-year-old, and our 3-year-old—and let me tell you, delegating has become my superpower. I used to help...

read more

Mastering Solo Parenting: My Five Tips!

Mastering Solo Parenting: My Five Tips! For the past two months, I've been managing the home alone while my wife is overseas for work. With our 1-year-old and 3-year-old in tow, I've discovered the secrets to surviving—and even thriving. Morning Alarm: ⏰ With less...

read more