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Build an Example Map

Create an Example Map that distinguishes rules, examples, questions, and sliced-out stories.

The story "Apply promo codes correctly" has unclear rules, edge cases, and policy questions. Story -> rules -> examples -> questions -> slices The common trap is jumping into formal acceptance criteria while people are still debating the rule. A clean Given-When-Then scenario can hide an unapproved policy guess. Story Place the story at the top: Customer applies a promo code during checkout. The story gives the conversation a boundary so the group does not drift into all pricing behavior. Rules Capture known rules: valid percent discounts apply before tax; expired codes show a message; one-time codes cannot be reused.…

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