Summary
We covered the difference between estimating and time tracking for your agile team. We estimated backlog items based on different measurement units available with GreenHopper. We estimated the stories in terms of Story points for relative size and complexity. In upcoming chapters we will see how the estimation values can be tracked using the Burndown chart in reporting functionality.
We covered the time tracking for technical tasks. We entered original estimates in hours for the technical tasks during Sprint planning. We covered the Jira add-on Tempo plugin to help us in capacity management and timesheet reporting purpose. We learned to use an easy and advanced time tracking plugin to improve upon nonproductive time and to handle uncertainties.
In upcoming chapters we will cover how to use the task board for day-to-day technical tasks for the team. Teams will be able to pick the technical tasks and log hours on tasks. We will cover the charts to display the hour efforts information...
