Top 5 Agile Estimation Techniques
Estimating the time, effort, and cost required for a project is one of the most important and challenging aspects of software development. Agile estimation techniques provide a way to address this challenge, enabling teams to plan and execute projects more effectively .. hopefully making the effort less tedious and more engaging for developers. Here are my Top 5 Agile Estimation Techniques - Dot Voting Planning Poker T-Shirt Sizes Bucket System Affinity Mapping Wide-band Delphi (Bonus) There are many other estimation techniques like Ordering Protocol, Uncertainty Scales, Sizing, etc. However, I have found the six techniques mentioned above more useful than others across multiple teams, in different geographies. Dot Voting Dot Voting is a technique that involves the team members voting on the most critical tasks or user stories. The process involves placing dots on the tasks or user stories that the team members believe are most important. This technique helps to identify the most cri...