Specification by Example
The Netherlands
Master the art of collaborative requirement definition and testing with Specification by Example (SBE). Specification by Example is a collaborative approach to defining requirements and tests based on capturing realistic examples instead of abstract statements.
It is the cornerstone of any successful requirements and testing strategy with Agile and Lean processes, like Scrum, Extreme Programming, and Kanban. Join our two-day workshop to transform user stories into practical acceptance tests. Perfect for Agile enthusiasts seeking streamlined communication and quality-driven software.
Looking to upskill your team(s) or organization?
Michiel will gladly help you further with custom training solutions for your organization.
Michiel Zeinstra
Training Advisor
What will you learn?
Discover how to apply Specification by Example (SBE) to bridge stakeholder-team gaps, build quality into software, and create systems that fit their purpose. Through engaging exercises and discussions, you’ll extend SBE, establish a testing and development source of truth, and design adequate specifications and tests for Agile teams.
Gojko Adzic, creator of this course, based this training on two of his books: “Specification by Example” and “Bridging the Communication Gap.” Through facilitated exercises and discussion, you will learn how to extend SBE and create a single source of truth for testing and development, avoid functional gaps and inconsistencies in specifications and tests, and run your own SBE workshop to facilitate collaboration.
Key takeaways
- Collaborating for practical requirements.
- Building living documentation systems.
- Applying SBE across different team sizes.
- Facilitating effective workshops.
- Avoiding common refinement mistakes.
- Tailoring SBE to other methodologies.
- Legacy Cleanup.
Program
- Facilitate specification workshops.
- Get the proper examples quickly.
- Avoid the most common mistakes in product backlog refinement.
- Why/when to use Specification by Example, and when not to.
- How do teams that do this well differ from those that waste time?
- What are the most popular tools, and what sets them apart?
- What makes a good specification/test for this context
- How to clean up legacy specifications/tests.
- How does SBE fit into Scrum, Kanban, and more?
- How to start changing the process in your company.
Who is it for?
This workshop is ideal for Delivery Team members — Programmers, Testers, Business Analysts, and Product Owners — who operate within iterative Scrum or Kanban deliveries.
Requirements
Basic knowledge of Agile methodologies is beneficial but not mandatory.
Why should I do this training?
Learn from the best: Gojko Adzic
Gain collaborative specification skills
Master practical, real-world examples
Optimize backlog refinement
Acquire SBE expertise for Agile success
Transform your team’s efficiency
What else
should I know?
While this training does not offer a certificate, the knowledge you gain will significantly impact your strategic planning skills and product success.
After registering for the Scrum Foundation Training, you will receive a confirmation email with practical information. A week before the training, we will ask about any dietary requirements (for the in-person training) and share relevant literature for preparation.
Course information
All literature and course material will be provided
Training is provided in English
Travel and accommodation expenses are not included
What does it look like?
