Why are story points better than time estimates?
Hi Rashmi,
Story points focus on effort rather than hours, accounting for skill levels and unpredictability.
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Hey Rashmi! One of the biggest advantages of using story points instead of time estimates is that they account for complexity and unknowns in a more flexible way.
When estimating in hours, teams often struggle with unpredictable factors like dependencies, unclear requirements, or unexpected blockers.
With story points, instead of guessing how long something will take, you’re evaluating the effort and complexity relative to past work.
This makes it easier to handle uncertainty because you’re not trying to force an exact time estimate on tasks that may vary in difficulty.
Over time, teams get better at calibrating their story points, leading to more consistent and reliable sprint planning.