User Story Mapping is a valuable tool for software development once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book explores how this often misunderstood technique can help your team focus on users and their needs without getting lost in the excitement of individual product features.

Author Jeff Patton shows you how adaptable Story Maps enable your team to have better conversations about the project throughout the entire development process. Your team will learn to develop a shared understanding of what you are trying to build and why.

• Get an overview of Story Mapping, with an exercise to quickly learn the key concepts.
• Understand how stories really work and how they come to life in Agile and Lean projects.
• Dive into the lifecycle of a story, starting with opportunities and delving into discovery.
• Prepare your stories, pay attention as they are created, and learn from the stories you turn into working software.