What are the Story Points?
A unit of measure used to estimate the overall effort required to complete a user story. Focuses on the complexity and effort, not on the time it will take. Why Use Story Points?
Provides a more accurate way of estimating work compared to time-based estimates. Focuses on complexity and effort, making it easier to manage expectations. Helps in sprint planning and velocity tracking. Team alignment on the effort required.
Story Points Value measured by the Fibonacci Sequence.
What is the Fibonacci Sequence?
A sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, etc. T-shirt sizes as a reference
Things to Remember
Story points are relative. Estimation is a team effort. Use historical velocity to gauge progress. Review and adjust as needed.