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Planning poker<\/strong>, also known as Scrum poker<\/strong>, is a method of estimating effort in software development and project management. <\/span><\/p>\n

Its main objective is to assess the complexity of tasks and User Stories<\/strong>. It’s a collaborative, consensus-based approach to work, fostering a common understanding within the team of the effort required for each specific job. <\/span><\/p>\n

Planning poker<\/strong> is frequently used in agile methodologies such as Scrum<\/strong> and Kanban<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"key<\/span>Key points<\/p>\n

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In this article, we’ll explore the objectives of Planning Poker<\/strong>, the main participants<\/strong>, estimating techniques<\/strong>, the distinction between Story Points <\/strong>and Man Days<\/strong>, the methodology<\/strong> for conducting this ritual, and finally, we’ll conclude with some tips and tricks<\/strong> to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why Planning Poker?<\/h2>\n
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The main aims of a poker schedule are:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Improve the accuracy of estimates by encouraging group estimates rather than relying on a single expert.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Estimating is a collaborative process in which each member actively participates and shares responsibility for estimatation.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Collective discussions, whether functional or technical, offer the whole team the opportunity to strengthen their skills and expertise.<\/span><\/p>\n

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It’s not just an estimate, but a meeting combining functional and technical design. We analyze, slice and dice, understand, confront the constraints, and make a collective commitment to the reliability of the estimate.<\/span><\/p>\n

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