Azure DevOps Estimation Poker: A Comprehensive Guide
Azure DevOps Estimation Poker is a collaborative technique used by development teams to estimate the effort required for completing tasks or user stories. This method combines the principles of planning poker with the powerful features of Azure DevOps, creating an efficient and transparent estimation process.The estimation process begins with team members discussing the requirements of a particular task. Each team member then privately selects a card representing their estimate of the effort required. These estimates are typically based on story points, which consider complexity, uncertainty, and amount of work rather than just time.
Once all team members have made their selections, the estimates are revealed simultaneously. If there are significant discrepancies between estimates, team members discuss their reasoning behind their choices. This discussion often reveals different perspectives, assumptions, or understanding gaps that need to be addressed.
The process continues with additional rounds of estimation until the team reaches a consensus. This iterative approach ensures that all team members have a shared understanding of the work involved and contributes to more accurate planning and forecasting.
Azure DevOps integration allows teams to track these estimates directly within their project management workflow. The estimates can be linked to specific work items, providing valuable historical data for future planning and helping teams improve their estimation accuracy over time.
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