Agile Poker is a collaborative estimating technique that helps teams reach consensus on the size and complexity of user stories. It is a fun and interactive way to gauge the effort required for each task in an Agile project. In this article, we will discuss how to start Agile Poker in Jira.
Before we dive into the details, let’s understand what Agile Poker is and how it works.
Agile Poker is based on the Fibonacci sequence, which is a series of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. The sequence goes like this: 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21 and so on. In Agile Poker, these numbers are used as estimates for user stories.
Now that you know what Agile Poker is all about let’s see how you can start using it in Jira.
Step 1: Install Agile Poker for Jira
The first step is to install Agile Poker for Jira. This can be done by going to the Jira marketplace and searching for “Agile Poker.” Once you find it, click on “Get it now” and follow the installation instructions.
Step 2: Create a new session
After installing Agile Poker for Jira, you can create a new session by clicking on “Agile Poker” from your Jira board. Then select “Create Session” from the drop-down menu.
Step 3: Invite team members
Once you have created a new session, you can invite team members to join in. You can do this by clicking on “Invite Members” and selecting team members from your Jira project.
Step 4: Start estimating
Once all team members have joined the session, you can start estimating. To do this, select a user story from your backlog and drag it into the estimation box.
Then select a number from the Fibonacci sequence that best represents the effort required for that user story. Repeat this process for all user stories.
Step 5: View results
After all team members have estimated the user stories, you can view the results. These results will show you the average estimate, as well as the highest and lowest estimates. This information can be used to plan sprints and allocate resources accordingly.
Conclusion
Agile Poker is a great way to estimate user stories in an Agile project. By using the Fibonacci sequence, it allows teams to reach consensus on the effort required for each task.
With Agile Poker for Jira, you can easily start using this technique in your Jira projects. So why not give it a try and see how it works for your team!
