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Let's get into epic specs

Let's get into epic specs

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Let's get into epic specs

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- So now that we understand what Epics are in concept, let's talk a little bit about how they work in reality. Most project management software gives you the ability to create an Epic and then add features to that Epic. This really depends on the project management software you're using, but in any case, Epics always have documentation with them and describes what it is you're building and then why. This documentation is called an Epic Spec Sheet. And sometimes referred to as a requirements document. You can make one pretty much anywhere like Google Docs, your project management tool or anything else that you want. It's just got to kind of be out there in the public for people at your own company to look at. The purpose of an Epic Spec Sheet is to allow anyone in your company to read it and understand exactly what you're building. It also serves as a guide for your own team as you build things. So what do these Epic Specs…

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