How to Estimate with Agile Poker
1. Understand the Task
Begin your planning session by reading the user story and clarifying it with the team. This step ensures everyone is aligned on the requirements before moving forward with story point estimation.
2. Pick a Card
Use Agile Poker to decide on your estimate. Select the card that best represents your evaluation of the task’s complexity and effort.
3. Reveal
During the Agile Poker round, the entire team reveals their chosen cards simultaneously, providing an honest and unbiased view of the story point estimation.
4. Discuss Differences
After the reveal, discuss any differences in the estimates. This is an opportunity to uncover unknowns, clarify the work, and ensure everyone has a shared understanding of the task.
5. Agree or Repeat
Finally, agree on a story point value as a team or repeat the estimation process if necessary. Continue until you reach a consensus that aligns with your planning goals.