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SPIDR (Story Splitting) – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
A pattern for splitting large user stories using Spikes, Paths, Interfaces, Data, and Rules.
In simple words
Five patterns for breaking big stories into small ones.
Exam tip
SPIDR is a popular alternative to story-slicing patterns for large stories.
Related terms
- User StoryA short, user-focused description of a feature the team will build in one sprint.
- Story MappingA wall of sticky notes that lays out user stories by user journey (top axis) and release (bottom axis).
- INVESTThe six-letter test for a good user story: Independent, Negotiable, Valuable, Estimable, Small, Testable.
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