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Guide: Ideal Days - Agile Estimation Technique

The Ideal Days method is an important concept of Agile estimation techniques, part of the PMI-ACP exam.
The 'Ideal Days' concept represents the time a team would take to complete a task without any interruptions. It focuses on three variables: scope, effort, and duration. This concept removes the real-world hindrances and presents an 'Ideal' estimation.

Why is it important?
Ideal days help in planning, tracking progress, handling project risks and adjusting resources in an Agile Project.

How does it work?
Agile teams estimate the amount of time a feature would take in 'Ideal Days'. A day where a team can work without interruption or distraction. It's not about working longer or harder but entirely about efficiency.

Answering questions on Ideal Days:
Read and understand the scenario presented in the problem, and make sure you understand what you are being asked for. Ensure that you base your answer on the Ideal Days concept, and not influenced by Elijah centric or combined estimation.

Exam Tips:
Understand the difference between 'Ideal Days' and other estimation techniques. Know when to use 'Ideal Days' instead of 'Story Points'. Practice questions to become familiar with how 'Ideal Days' questions are framed on the exam.

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Ideal Days is an estimating approach in which team members estimate the amount of time they expect a user story will take to complete, assuming nothing else (meetings, other projects, etc.) is taking up time in an ‘ideal’ day. The approach is called 'ideal' because it involves the assumption that the team member can work without any interruptions. Adopting ideal days as a measure has been proved to be effective as it emphasizes the effort required to complete the task rather than the elapsed duration. This is an effective way for the team to agree upon and understand the scope of work.

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