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Official ISTQB Definition

A consensus-based estimation technique, mostly used to estimate effort or relative size of user stories in Agile software development. It is a variation of the Wideband Delphi method using a deck of cards with values representing the units in which the team estimates.

3 Ways to Think About It

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The Quick Take

Estimation technique using cards to avoid groupthink.

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Look Closer

Team members reveal estimates simultaneously for discussion.

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The Bottom Line

Gamified estimation that gets diverse perspectives.

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