Introduction: The Agile Promise vs. Reality Agile methodologies brought a revolution to software development, promising adaptability, rapid iteration, and customer satisfaction. Concepts like Scrum, Kanban, and sprints replaced rigid waterfall approaches, empowering teams to deliver value continuously. Yet, one fundamental challenge has persisted, often casting a shadow over agile’s success: forecasting. “When will it be done?” This seemingly simple question can send shivers down the spine of even the most seasoned Product Owner or Scrum Master. Traditional estimation techniques, often relying on story points and subjective consensus, frequently fall short,…
Effort-Based Agile Release Forecasting Without Story Points_ A Monte Carlo Approach Written by Berk Kibarer
