Agile Estimation
Agile Estimation is a collaborative technique used in Agile software development to predict the effort, complexity, or time required to complete tasks, typically user stories or features, without relying on precise hours. It involves the development team using relative sizing methods, such as story points or planning poker, to assign values based on comparisons rather than absolute measurements. This approach helps teams plan sprints, manage workloads, and improve forecasting accuracy in iterative projects.
Developers should learn Agile Estimation to enhance team collaboration, improve sprint planning, and reduce the uncertainty inherent in software development by focusing on relative effort over exact time predictions. It is particularly useful in Scrum or Kanban frameworks for prioritizing backlogs, allocating resources efficiently, and adapting to changing requirements during regular sprint reviews. By using this method, teams can foster transparency, align on project scope, and deliver value incrementally with better predictability.