Why read User Story Mapping?

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User story mapping is a valuable tool for software development, once you understand why and how to use it. This insightful book examines how this often misunderstood technique can help your team stay focused on users and their needs without getting lost in the enthusiasm for individual product features. Author…

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1 author picked User Story Mapping as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Gojko Adzic

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Patton’s book is an amazing introduction to modern product management techniques, both from a practical and theoretical view. It introduces story mapping as a practical technique that you’ll be able to use immediately to start making sense of large plans and visualizing product ideas. More importantly, Patton uses this technique as an excuse to introduce readers to principles such as focusing on outcomes over outputs, working closely with users and iterative delivery, and experimentation.

The book is a gateway drug for new product managers. It is an easy read and will get you hooked on modern ways to ensure that…

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