3 Common Misconceptions of Story Point
Have you ever found yourself confused about what story points are and how they are used? Well, you're not alone. Many practitioners are uncertain about the true meaning and purpose of story points, leading to common misconceptions that we will explore in this episode.
So, what exactly are story points? Simply put, they are a relative value used to estimate the effort, complexity, and risks required to complete a certain requirement. Originally proposed in the agile framework of extreme programming, story points have become a popular tool for estimating workload in product backlogs in modern frameworks like Scrum or Kanban.
However, there are 3 common misconceptions about story points that we will address in this episode. Firstly, story points are not equivalent to working hours. Secondly, story points are relative values, not absolute values. And lastly, the objective of applying story points is not merely for sizing items, but to enable communication and collaboration within the team. In the episode, I am going to reveal the attributes of story point for you.
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Timeline
00:34 A coincidence in a party
01:36 Definition of story point
02:29 1st misconception: Is the number of story points proportional to working hour?
03:25 2nd misconception: Is the story point an absolute value?
03:53 3rd misconception: Why the story point is needed?
04:51 Conclusion: story point enables communication & collaboration
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