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Hi Everyone,

Estimation can sometimes feel like a guessing game, especially when requirements are evolving or when the team is dealing with unfamiliar tasks. Because of this, many development teams try different strategies to make sprint planning more effective and collaborative.

Over time, several Agile estimation technique have become widely used, including story points, Planning Poker, and affinity estimation. These approaches help teams evaluate effort based on complexity and risk rather than focusing strictly on time-based estimates. While these methods work well in many cases, maintaining accuracy and consistency can still be challenging.

Lately, there’s also growing interest in tools that assist with estimation using project data. For example, Baseliner Ai is designed to analyze historical development patterns and support teams in making more informed estimates.

I’m curious about how others handle estimation in their projects. Which approaches have worked best for your team, and have you tried using any tools to improve the process?