How to Use LivePlanningPoker

1. Creating a New Session

You can create a new session by clicking on the "Start a New Planning Session" button on the home page, or selecting New Session from the navigation. You will be asked to enter the session name and optionally a description for the session.

2. Adding Stories

Once the session is created, you can add stories to the session. Click on the "Add Story" button and enter the story title and description. The stories can be added one-by-one when starting to estimate it or before inviting team members.

3. Inviting Team Members

Once you are in a session, there's a button to copy the session link that can be shared with your preferred communication tool. Team members can join the session by clicking on the link.

4. Estimating a Story

Once you and the team are ready to go, you can start estimating a story by clicking on the "Estimate" button. The team members can then select their estimate by clicking one of the points buttons.

5. Revealing the Estimates

Once all estimates are in, you as the session owner can reveal the estimates. Alternatively, you can set the estimates to be revealed automatically after all team members have estimated.

6. Picking an Estimate or Re-estimating

Once the estimates are revealed, the average estimate is shown. You have the option to choose from two closest estimates or the one exactly matching the average. Should the team members be very far apart, you can re-estimate the story after discussing it. Once the estimate is picked, the story is marked as estimated and the score shown.

7. Checking the Session Summary

You can at anytime check the session summary by clicking on the "Session Summary" button. This will show you the following information about each story:

• Story ID
• Story Description
• Selected Estimate
• Estimates by all Team Members
• Duration for the story

CSV Import

You can import stories from a CSV file by clicking the upload button in the Stories section. The CSV should have columns for the story name and optionally a description. This is useful when you have a list of stories prepared in a spreadsheet.

Bulk Text Import

For quick story entry, use the clipboard button to open the bulk import dialog. Paste your stories with one per line. You can optionally separate the name and description with a comma. For example: "User login, Allow users to sign in with email".

CSV Export

Export your session data to CSV at any time by clicking the download button. The export includes story names, descriptions, final estimates, individual votes, and duration. Available both in the session view and the summary page.

Copy to Clipboard

Need to quickly share the results? Use the copy button next to the Stories heading in the summary page to copy the session data as CSV directly to your clipboard. Perfect for pasting into spreadsheets or other tools.