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The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad

Story Points Are NOT Trash!

Jun 5, 2024
Debates the value of story points in Agile teams, emphasizing clear communication and understanding for accurate estimations, contrary to the 'Story Points are trash' sentiment circulating on LinkedIn.
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Quick takeaways

  • Story points facilitate team conversations on effort and complexity, promoting a uniform understanding.
  • Removing time from story point estimation enhances accuracy and understanding in agile practices.

Deep dives

Effectiveness of Story Points in Agile Practices

Story points trigger valuable conversations about effort and complexity, fostering a positive team environment. Unlike time-based estimates that vary based on individual skills and experiences, story points encourage a more uniform understanding across team members. The speaker emphasizes that aligning story points directly with time can lead to inaccuracies and challenges, advocating for a deeper comprehension of story points' intrinsic value in estimation processes.

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