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title: "How to Create Epics and Stories"
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description: How to break PRD requirements into epics and stories using BMad Method
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Use the `create-epics-and-stories` workflow to transform PRD requirements into bite-sized stories organized into deliverable epics.
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## When to Use This
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- After architecture workflow completes
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- When PRD contains FRs/NFRs ready for implementation breakdown
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- Before implementation-readiness gate check
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## Prerequisites
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- BMad Method installed
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- PM agent available
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- PRD completed
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- Architecture completed
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## Why After Architecture?
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This workflow runs AFTER architecture because:
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1. **Informed Story Sizing** - Architecture decisions affect story complexity
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2. **Dependency Awareness** - Architecture reveals technical dependencies
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3. **Technical Feasibility** - Stories can be properly scoped knowing the tech stack
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4. **Consistency** - All stories align with documented architectural patterns
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## Steps
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### 1. Load the PM Agent
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Start a fresh chat and load the PM agent.
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### 2. Run the Workflow
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*create-epics-and-stories
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### 3. Provide Context
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Point the agent to:
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- Your PRD (FRs/NFRs)
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- Your architecture document
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- Optional: UX design artifacts
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### 4. Review Epic Breakdown
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The agent organizes requirements into logical epics with user stories.
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### 5. Validate Story Quality
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Ensure each story has:
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- Clear acceptance criteria
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- Appropriate priority
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- Identified dependencies
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- Technical notes from architecture
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## What You Get
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Epic files (one per epic) containing:
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1. **Epic objective and scope**
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2. **User stories with acceptance criteria**
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3. **Story priorities** (P0/P1/P2/P3)
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4. **Dependencies between stories**
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5. **Technical notes** referencing architecture decisions
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## Example
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E-commerce PRD with FR-001 (User Registration), FR-002 (Product Catalog) produces:
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- **Epic 1: User Management** (3 stories)
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- Story 1.1: User registration form
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- Story 1.2: Email verification
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- Story 1.3: Login/logout
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- **Epic 2: Product Display** (4 stories)
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- Story 2.1: Product listing page
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- Story 2.2: Product detail page
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- Story 2.3: Search functionality
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- Story 2.4: Category filtering
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Each story references relevant ADRs from architecture.
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## Story Priority Levels
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| Priority | Meaning |
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|----------|---------|
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| **P0** | Critical - Must have for MVP |
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| **P1** | High - Important for release |
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| **P2** | Medium - Nice to have |
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| **P3** | Low - Future consideration |
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## Tips
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- Keep stories small enough to complete in a session
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- Ensure acceptance criteria are testable
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- Document dependencies clearly
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- Reference architecture decisions in technical notes
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## Next Steps
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After creating epics and stories:
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1. **Implementation Readiness** - Validate alignment before Phase 4
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2. **Sprint Planning** - Organize work for implementation
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## Related
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- [Create Architecture](/docs/how-to/workflows/create-architecture.md) - Do this first
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- [Run Implementation Readiness](/docs/how-to/workflows/run-implementation-readiness.md) - Gate check
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- [Run Sprint Planning](/docs/how-to/workflows/run-sprint-planning.md) - Start implementation
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