Episode 27: Mastering Agile Estimation and Planning

13/11/2025 17 min Temporada 1 Episodio 27

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Explore the three pillars of Agile estimating and planning: embracing change, prioritizing value, and effective communication—principles that resonate beyond software development. Learn why multitasking can hinder progress despite feeling productive. Understand the pitfalls of setting initial estimates in stone. Learn why providing estimation dates and team velocity as ranges -- rather than a definitive number -- helps manage expectations. Discover how properly prioritizing features can deliver 80% of benefits with 20% of the effort. We discuss using Story Points to estimate complexity, Ideal Days for estimating the time it will take to completer a task, and tips for splitting large user stories. Delve into planning poker for estimation and strategies for backlog prioritization. Finally, we consider a sprint structure that includes dedicated time for technical debt.More Resources:Agile Estimating and Planning