Why-What-Acceptance (WWA)

Create product backlog items in Why-What-Acceptance format. Produces independent, valuable, testable items with strategic context.

Use when: Writing backlog items, creating product increments, breaking features into work items, or communicating strategic intent to teams.

Arguments:

• $PRODUCT: The product or system name
• $FEATURE: The new feature or capability
• $DESIGN: Link to design files (Figma, Miro, etc.)
• $ASSUMPTIONS: Key assumptions and strategic context

Step-by-Step Process