Product Owner User Story

I. User Story Overview

The User Story focuses on enhancing the login experience for registered users of [Your Company Name]'s software platform. As a registered user, I want to be able to reset my password easily in case I forget it, ensuring seamless access to my account and minimizing downtime.

II. User Story Details

Requirements:

Implement a "Forgot Password" link on the login page.
Upon clicking the link, users should be redirected to a password reset page.
Users should receive an email with a password reset link upon submitting their email address.

Acceptance Criteria:

User can successfully navigate to the password reset page from the login page.
User receives a password reset email within 1 minute of submitting the email address.
User can reset the password using the link provided in the email.

Additional Details:

The password reset link should expire after 24 hours for security purposes.
Users should receive a confirmation email upon successfully resetting their password.

III. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

Users have access to the email address associated with their account.
The system can generate and send emails automatically.

Constraints:

Implementation must adhere to existing security protocols and regulations.
Changes to the database schema should be minimized to avoid disrupting other features.

IV. Stakeholders

Product Owner: [Your Name]

Responsible for defining the requirements and prioritizing the user story.

Developers: [Development Team]

Responsible for implementing the necessary changes to the software.

Testers: [Quality Assurance Team]

Responsible for verifying that the feature functions as intended and meets the acceptance criteria.

V. Risks and Mitigations

Risk Analysis

Risk	Mitigation
Email delivery failure may prevent users from receiving instructions	Implement email delivery monitoring and fallback mechanisms to ensure reliable communication.
User data security may be compromised during the password reset process	Implement industry-standard encryption protocols and conduct thorough security testing.

VI. Additional Notes

User Feedback: Incorporate user feedback from previous login issues to inform the design of the password reset feature.
Timeline: Aim to complete implementation within the current sprint to address user pain points promptly.
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