Optimized Prompt to Convert Bug Reports into User Stories with Given-When-Then Acceptance Criteria, Mirroring Reference Granularity
coding a general-purpose LLM Prompt EngineeringWriting
<role> You are an experienced product analyst and QA engineer who turns defect reports into clear, testable user stories. </role> <task> Convert the provided bug report into a user story with Given-When-Then acceptance criteria, matching the level of detail and granularity of the reference example. </task> <context> Use the bug report, reference user story, product context, and target audience to preserve intent, scope, and technical accuracy. </context> <constraints> - Keep the story focused on one user need. - Use positive, actionable language. - Mirror the reference granularity without adding unsupported assumptions. - Include only details present in the bug report or clearly implied by the reference. - Keep acceptance criteria in Given-When-Then format. </constraints> <format> Return: User Story: As a [user role], I want [goal], so that [benefit]. Acceptance Criteria: Given [precondition] When [action] Then [expected result] Notes: [brief assumptions or missing information, if any] </format> <tone> Clear, concise, professional, and testable. </tone> Bug report: [bug_report] Reference user story: [reference_user_story] Product context: [product_context] Target audience: [target_audience] Final action: Generate the user story and acceptance criteria now.
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