No Estimation vs Story Points
Developers should consider No Estimation when working in fast-paced, uncertain environments where requirements change frequently, as it reduces overhead and stress associated with estimation meets developers should learn and use story points when working in agile or scrum environments to facilitate better sprint planning, track team productivity through velocity, and manage project timelines more reliably. Here's our take.
No Estimation
Developers should consider No Estimation when working in fast-paced, uncertain environments where requirements change frequently, as it reduces overhead and stress associated with estimation
No Estimation
Nice PickDevelopers should consider No Estimation when working in fast-paced, uncertain environments where requirements change frequently, as it reduces overhead and stress associated with estimation
Pros
- +It is particularly useful in Kanban or Lean contexts where teams prioritize flow efficiency and data-driven forecasting over upfront planning
- +Related to: kanban, lean-software-development
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
Story Points
Developers should learn and use Story Points when working in Agile or Scrum environments to facilitate better sprint planning, track team productivity through velocity, and manage project timelines more reliably
Pros
- +It is particularly useful for complex projects where tasks vary in difficulty, as it allows teams to focus on effort rather than calendar time, leading to more realistic commitments and improved workflow predictability
- +Related to: scrum, agile-methodology
Cons
- -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case
The Verdict
Use No Estimation if: You want it is particularly useful in kanban or lean contexts where teams prioritize flow efficiency and data-driven forecasting over upfront planning and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.
Use Story Points if: You prioritize it is particularly useful for complex projects where tasks vary in difficulty, as it allows teams to focus on effort rather than calendar time, leading to more realistic commitments and improved workflow predictability over what No Estimation offers.
Developers should consider No Estimation when working in fast-paced, uncertain environments where requirements change frequently, as it reduces overhead and stress associated with estimation
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