Decomposing Tasks

Workflows

• Understand Scope: What is the full scope of work?
• Identify Components: What are the major pieces?
• Break Down: Split into 1-2 day tasks
• Order: Define dependencies and sequence
• Validate: Can each task be demo'd/tested?

Task Size Guidelines

Too Big

• "Build the authentication system"
• Cannot be completed in 1-2 days
• Cannot be tested independently