User Stories Assessment

Request Analysis

• Original Request: Build a Typora-inspired distraction-free WYSIWYG Markdown editor for macOS
• User Impact: Direct — all features are user-facing (editing, focus mode, export, sidebar, dark mode)
• Complexity Level: Complex — custom WYSIWYG engine, multiple interaction patterns, native macOS integration
• Stakeholders: Solo developer (yoshidashingo), end-users (writers, developers, bloggers)

Assessment Criteria Met

• High Priority: New user-facing features (WYSIWYG editor, focus mode, export, sidebar)
• High Priority: User experience changes (entire app is a new UX)
• High Priority: Multi-persona system (writers, developers, casual Markdown users)
• High Priority: Complex business logic (inline Markdown rendering, document management)
• Medium Priority: Multiple valid implementation approaches (editor interaction patterns)

Decision

Execute User Stories: Yes Reasoning: Shoe Choo is an entirely user-facing application. Every functional requirement directly impacts user experience. User stories will clarify interaction patterns for the WYSIWYG editor, define acceptance criteria for focus mode behavior, and establish testable specifications for each feature.

Expected Outcomes

• Clear acceptance criteria for WYSIWYG editing behavior (what renders inline, what doesn’t)
• Defined user personas (writer, developer, casual user) with distinct needs
• Testable specifications for focus mode, typewriter scrolling, and export
• Prioritized story backlog aligned with the MVP feature priority