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Acceptance Criteria Generator

The Acceptance Criteria Generator converts user stories into structured Given-When-Then BDD scenarios and rule-based verification checklists.

Story Presets:

User Story Definition

Formatted Agile Story Card

### User Story
**As a** registered customer  
**I want to** apply a discount promo code during checkout  
**So that** I receive savings on my order subtotal  

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### Acceptance Criteria (Given-When-Then BDD)

#### Scenario 1: Successful Happy Path
- **Given** a registered customer with items in their cart exceeding minimum order value
- **When** the user inputs a valid, active discount code and clicks "Apply"
- **Then** the discount amount is deducted from the subtotal
- **And** the updated order total and promo tag are clearly displayed

#### Scenario 2: Expired or Invalid Code Error
- **Given** a registered customer on the checkout summary screen
- **When** the user submits an expired, unrecognized, or exhausted promo code
- **Then** an inline error message states: "This promotional code is invalid or has expired"
- **And** the cart subtotal remains unchanged

#### Scenario 3: Boundary & Edge Cases
- **Given** a promo code already applied to the order
- **When** the user attempts to enter a second non-stackable coupon
- **Then** the system prompts the user to replace or keep the active discount
- **And** order total is prevented from becoming negative ($0 minimum ceiling)

How to use this tool

1. Specify User Story

Enter the user story: 'As a [user], I want to [action], so that [benefit]'.

2. Choose Criteria Format

Select Gherkin BDD (Given-When-Then) or Rule-Based Verification Checklist.

3. Configure Functional Requirements

Specify happy path conditions, validation rules, authentication requirements, and error scenarios.

4. Copy Structured Jira/Linear Card

Export polished Markdown ready to paste into Jira, GitHub Issues, or Linear.

Formula or logic used

Agile BDD Given-When-Then Standard

Behavior-Driven Development (BDD) criteria specify system preconditions (Given), user triggers (When), and observable outcomes (Then).

  • Given: The initial system context or prerequisite state before action
  • When: The specific action, event, or trigger initiated by the user or system
  • Then: The expected verifiable business result, UI update, or API response
  • Rule-Based Format: Bulleted verification requirements with boundary constraints

Examples

Example 1: User Password Reset Request

Input: User Story: As a registered user, I want to reset my password via email.
Calculated Result: Given a registered user on the Forgot Password page, When they submit a valid registered email, Then a secure password reset token is sent via email and a confirmation screen is shown.

Clear, testable scenario covering input, backend trigger, and UI feedback.

Example 2: E-Commerce Discount Coupon Checkout

Input: User Story: As a shopper, I want to apply a promo code at checkout.
Calculated Result: Given a cart with total > $50, When the shopper enters promo code 'SAVE10', Then 10% is deducted from the subtotal and the discount appears as a separate line item.

Establishes quantifiable numerical rules for QA engineers and developers.

Common use cases

Agile Sprint Backlog Refinement

Equip product owners and scrum masters with clear definition-of-done criteria before sprint planning.

Test Automation Scenario Design

Convert acceptance criteria directly into Cucumber, Playwright, or Cypress test cases.

Scope Creep Prevention

Draw clear boundaries between what is included in the current ticket versus future scope.

QA Defect Validation

Provide unambiguous pass/fail benchmarks for QA manual testing and regression sign-offs.

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Frequently asked questions

What makes acceptance criteria 'testable'?

Criteria are testable when they describe concrete, unambiguous outcomes with measurable conditions (e.g. 'Redirects to /dashboard within 2 seconds') rather than vague statements like 'System is fast'.

When should I use Gherkin vs a Rule-Based checklist?

Use Gherkin (Given-When-Then) when engineering teams use BDD frameworks or when describing sequential user flows. Use Rule-Based checklists for complex business logic, validation tables, or configuration screens.

Who is responsible for writing acceptance criteria?

Typically the Product Owner or Product Manager drafts criteria, which are then reviewed and refined collaboratively with developers and QA engineers during backlog refinement.

Can I include non-functional requirements in acceptance criteria?

Yes! Performance benchmarks (e.g. load time < 800ms), accessibility criteria (e.g. WCAG 2.1 AA), and security requirements should be explicitly documented.

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