Functional
What the feature should do
SpecBot
Acceptance Criteria Generator
Generate clear acceptance criteria for Linear issues.
Criteria Types
Non-Functional
Performance, security, usability requirements
Edge Cases
How the feature should handle unusual situations
Validation
How to verify the feature works correctly
Best Practices
Specific
Clear, unambiguous criteria
Testable
Criteria that can be objectively verified
Comprehensive
Cover all important aspects of the feature
Prioritized
Order criteria by importance
Criteria Format
Given-When-Then
BDD-style format for user stories
Checklist
Simple checklist of requirements
Scenario
Detailed scenarios with steps and expected results
Frequently Asked Questions
How many acceptance criteria should I have?
Typically 3-8 criteria per issue. Fewer for simple issues, more for complex ones.
What's the Given-When-Then format?
A BDD format: Given [setup], When [action], Then [expected result].