Why Agile Teams Use Fibonacci Sequence for Story Points (And Not Normal Numbers)

Q: Why do Agile teams use Fibonacci sequence for story points?

Agile teams use the Fibonacci sequence because it reflects increasing uncertainty with complexity, helping teams focus on relative estimation instead of precise numbers.

Q: What are story points in Agile?

Story points are a unit of measure used in Agile to estimate the relative effort, complexity, and risk involved in completing a task.

Q: Why not use hours for estimation in Agile?

Hours create a false sense of precision. Agile teams prefer story points because they account for uncertainty and complexity rather than exact time.

Q: What is Planning Poker in Agile?

Planning Poker is a collaborative estimation technique where team members use cards (often Fibonacci numbers) to estimate story points and encourage discussion.