Relative estimation and absolute estimation are two approaches that software development teams can use to estimate the effort required to complete a user story or task. While both approaches have their pros and cons, which one is the best fit for a particular team will depend on the specific needs and goals of the project.Continue reading “Which one is better? Relative Estimation or Absolute Estimation”
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Why do we use the Fibonacci Series in Planning Poker
One of the key elements of planning poker is the use of the fibonacci series as a scale for estimating task size. The fibonacci series is a mathematical sequence that begins with 0 and 1, and each subsequent number is the sum of the previous two numbers. The sequence looks like this: 0, 1, 1,Continue reading “Why do we use the Fibonacci Series in Planning Poker”
Scrum Poker vs Affinity Estimation – Which one to choose
Affinity estimation and planning poker are both agile estimation techniques that are used by software development teams to estimate the effort required to complete a user story or task. While both techniques involve team members using numbered cards to indicate their estimates, there are some key differences between the two. Level Of Detail One keyContinue reading “Scrum Poker vs Affinity Estimation – Which one to choose”
Common Mistakes Teams Make in Scrum Poker and How To Avoid Them
Planning poker is a popular agile estimation technique used by software development teams to estimate the effort required to complete a user story or task. It involves each team member using numbered cards to indicate their estimate, with the goal of arriving at a consensus estimate that everyone on the team agrees upon. While planningContinue reading “Common Mistakes Teams Make in Scrum Poker and How To Avoid Them”
5 Online Planning Poker Tools
Planning poker, also known as Scrum poker, is a popular agile estimation technique that involves assigning a numerical value to a user story or task to help a team understand the relative size and complexity of the work involved. There are several online tools available that make it easy for teams to conduct planning pokerContinue reading “5 Online Planning Poker Tools”
Agile Estimation Techniques
Accurately estimating work is one of the most difficult aspects of the job for project managers and business owners. The need to manage resources so that teams are properly allocated, the financial component, and the predictions for next quarters are all different factors. In the end, it all boils down to using the proper AgileContinue reading “Agile Estimation Techniques”
What is Agile Estimation: Time vs Story Points
When talking about projects following the Agile framework, agile time estimation is one of the most effective methods for determining when your product will be finished and when you will hit specific milestones. When you say “estimation”, the first thing to pop up in front of you is “time”. Although agile accommodates this measure ofContinue reading “What is Agile Estimation: Time vs Story Points”
Scrum Poker: Tips and Tricks
Scrum poker is the new go-to tool for estimation of agile projects used by many agile teams nowadays. But it is also used in the wrong way. Different people play different variations of the planning poker game. Some variations are effective and some prove to be meaningless. So less discuss a few tips and tricksContinue reading “Scrum Poker: Tips and Tricks”
What is the Planning Poker Technique
For software developers, accurate estimating is a vital component of the project lifecycle. Whatever the team size, they must determine, estimate, and assign each team member their specific duties. The need of continuing this planning and estimate technique increases with the size of the team. When we say “estimate,” we’re referring to the task’s levelContinue reading “What is the Planning Poker Technique”
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