AP50 - Estimation (Hours vs. Story Points vs. Flow)

In this episode, Brian Orlando and Om Patel discuss the dreaded topic of estimation in agile software development. We discuss the pros and cons of each type of estimation, starting with time/hours-based estimates, then moving to story points and finally flow (or #noestimates). 0:00 Intro 0:18 Topic Intro 1:28 Why Estimate? 3:15 Real Deadlines... Sometimes... 5:13 Why Estimate? A Product Viewpoint 7:49 Estimation or Guess 10:59 Guesses, Demands, & Tricks 13:36 "Pick a Date" Behavior 15:4...

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We're arguing about agile so that you don't have to! We seek to better prepare you to deal with real-life challenges by presenting both sides of the real arguments you will encounter in your professional career.On this podcast, working professionals explore topics and learnings from their experiences and share the stories of Agilists at all stages of their careers. We seek to do so while maintaining an unbiased position from any financial interest.