Story Points
Story Points are a unit of measure used in Agile project management, particularly in Scrum, to estimate the relative effort, complexity, and risk of completing user stories or tasks. They represent a team's consensus on the size of work, rather than absolute time, helping to forecast velocity and plan sprints effectively. This approach focuses on comparative estimation to improve accuracy and reduce biases associated with time-based estimates.
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. 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.