Practices
Story Points
Common Practice
Estimation
A unit used to estimate the relative effort of work.
Plain English explanation
Story Points are a way for teams to measure how big or complex a task is compared to others. They are about relative size, not time.
Why it matters
They help teams estimate without relying on time, which is often unreliable.
How it works
Teams assign points based on effort, complexity, and uncertainty, often using a scale like Fibonacci numbers.
Example
A simple change might be 2 points, while a complex feature might be 8 points.
Common myths
Story Points are not time. They represent effort and complexity, not hours.
Key points
- Relative estimation
- Not tied to time
- Used for planning
- Supports velocity
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Learning note
This is a common Agile/Scrum-related term or practice included to help learners understand language often used around Scrum.
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