The Quantum::Estimator Plugin is integrated into the Jira issue view and supports a per issue estimation process. To start a new estimation select die Activate Estimation action in the issue context menu:
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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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For this tutorial we will create an estimation task for a single estimator. For a more detailed introduction into estimation tasks, please proceed to section Types of Estimation Tasks .
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The newly created estimation task will be shown in 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 estimationEstimation action, the estimation status in the estimation summary panel changed to
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Let's add a new estimation task for our lead developer:
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Please note, that the estimation panel now shows two estimation tasks and that the Required Estimates Missing field in the estimation summary panel changed to 2 since we are now tasked two users to give their estimates.:
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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 Estimate action. We are logged in as the the user `Product Manager` Product Manager and we are only allowed to estimate the estimation task tasks which is 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 schemeEstimations Scheme. You will find the type of estimation scheme that is used in the `Estimation Scheme` 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 note that the we do see our estimated values in the estimation panel but not the values estimated by the Lead Developer. The visibility of estimations is based on the visibility setting in the estimation scheme. The default scheme configuration will only disclose the estimations after the estimation has been completed.
For more details on estimation visibility settings, please refer to section [Configuring Custom Estimation Schemes](#Configuring_custom_estimation_schemes).
Please also note, that the `Required Required Estimates missing`field missing field now shows `0` 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` Finish Estimation action available in the issue menu.
After selecting the `Finish Estimation` 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 `Estimated`
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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.