BMAD-METHOD/CURRENT-V2/docs/templates/epic.md

Epic {N}: {Epic Title}

Goal: {State the overall goal this epic aims to achieve, linking back to the PRD goals.}

Story List

{List all stories within this epic. Repeat the structure below for each story.}

Story {N}.{M}: {Story Title}

• User Story / Goal: {Describe the story goal, ideally in "As a [role], I want [action], so that [benefit]" format, or clearly state the technical goal.}
• Detailed Requirements:
  • {Bulleted list explaining the specific functionalities, behaviors, or tasks required for this story.}
  • {Reference other documents for context if needed, e.g., "Handle data according to docs/data-models.md#EntityName".}
  • {Include any technical constraints or details identified during refinement - added by Architect/PM/Tech SM.}
• Acceptance Criteria (ACs):
  • AC1: {Specific, verifiable condition that must be met.}
  • AC2: {Another verifiable condition.}
  • ACN: {...}
• Tasks (Optional Initial Breakdown):
  • {High-level task 1}
  • {High-level task 2}

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Story {N}.{M+1}: {Story Title}

• User Story / Goal: {...}
• Detailed Requirements:
  • {...}
• Acceptance Criteria (ACs):
  • AC1: {...}
  • AC2: {...}
• Tasks (Optional Initial Breakdown):
  • {...}

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{... Add more stories ...}

Change Log

Change	Date	Version	Description	Author
Initial draft	YYYY-MM-DD	0.1	Initial epic definition	{Agent/Person}
Refined Tech	YYYY-MM-DD	0.2	Added tech details (Story X.Y)	{Agent/Person}
...	...	...	...	...