The Quantum::Estimation Plugin is integrated into the Jira issue view and supports a per-issue estimation process.
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To start a new estimation by choosing from the available estimation modes:
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Quantum::Estimation supports two different estimation modes:
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To keep this quick intro tutorial simple, we will continue with the standard estimation mode. To learn more about quick estimation follow the Quick Learning about Estimation Modes Tutorial.
2. Create Estimation Tasks (Standard Estimation Mode)
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Add a new estimation task by clicking on the plus icon on top of the estimation panel:
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Next we will start the estimation process, allowing the designated estimators to estimate the issue. To start the estimation process, select the Start Estimation action fro the issue menu.
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It might happen, that we forgot to create an estimation task and we would like to add some more tasks to an existing estimation. Since we are in the
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Please note, that after selecting the Replan Estimation action, the estimation status in the estimation summary panel changed to
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The main difference between the
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Let's go back into the estimating mode by selecting the Start Estimation action in the issue menu:
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Please note that only one of the estimation tasks shows the Estimate action. We are logged in as the the user Product Manager and we are only allowed to estimate the estimation tasks which are assigned to us.
As a next step let's estimate the task. The Quantum::Estimator supports a variance of estimation methods, values (as e.g. Fibonacci, Integers or Doubles) and units. For the quick tutorial we will be using an Integer PERT Estimations Scheme. You will find the type of estimation scheme that is used in the Estimation Scheme field in the estimation summary panel:
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Please note, that the Estimates Given field in the estimation summary changed to 1, since one out of two estimates have been given, and the Required Estimates missing field changed from 2 to 1.
Let's ask the Lead Developer user to estimate as well and check the estimation panel again:
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Please also note, that the Required Estimates missing field now shows 0 estimates missing and that the field turned from amber to green. All conditions to close the estimate are fulfilled by now and we will have the Finish Estimation action available in the issue menu.
After selecting the Finish Estimation action we will see the estimates disclosed in the estimation panel.
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Please note that the estimation state changed to
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We hope you enjoyed the quick tour through the Quantum::Estimator product! For more detailed documentation please proceed to the next section.