---
title: How to Slice User Stories Vertically
description: what is agile vertical slicing
---

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# [How to Slice User Stories Vertically](https://www.sketchdev.io/blog/vertical-slices)

 Written by [Matt House](https://www.sketchdev.io/blog/author/matt-house) | Nov 15, 2023 8:50:38 PM

 

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