juniorAgile & Scrum
What is story point estimation?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Story points estimate effort based on complexity, not time.
Deep explanation
Teams use relative estimation (Fibonacci sequence) to measure effort considering complexity, risk, and effort.
Real-world example
Estimating feature complexity in sprint planning.
Common mistakes
- Treating story points as hours.
Follow-up questions
- Why Fibonacci?
- Who estimates?