Actual Time Estimation | Glossary

Definition

‘Actual Time Estimation’ is a method based on time estimation regarding development. The goal is to approximately calculate the time required for the completion of a specefic developmental task. The number of days required for tasks are generally calculated by making use of ideal engineering hours.

Further Reading

  •  “Managing Projects at Work”(book), by Gordon Webster

Story | Glossary

Definition

User Stories (or stories) in Agile form the building blocks of Software Development. It is a simple description of a feature, that’s told from the perspective of the user of the system, aka the person who desires/requires the feature. The focus is overall to move away from writing about requirements, and instead talk about them. All User Stories are usually 1-2 written sentences in form.

Further Reading

  • User Stories Applied: For Agile Software Development” (book), by Mike Cohn