Dual Point Estimation Documentation

Dual Point Estimation is a Jira Cloud integration that helps teams plan more realistically by using two-point range estimates (Low and High bounds) instead of optimistic single-point estimates. This documentation provides step-by-step guides to help you install the app, estimate issues, manage project risk across workspaces, and query your estimation data.

Documentation Guides

Getting Started

• Installation & Setup: Install the app from Atlassian Marketplace and access the Issue Panel and Global Estimates page.
• Core Concepts & Units: Understand two-point ranges, standard working time units (weeks, days, hours, minutes), and canonical time storage.

Estimating Issues (The Issue View)

• The Issue Panel & Timeline: Read the visual estimate timeline, remaining estimate calculations, and completed variance indicators.
• Entering Estimates & Quick Set: Enter range estimates using shorthand syntax and take advantage of Quick Set shortcuts (Subtask Total, Zero, Clear).
• Subtasks & Unallocated Scope: Aggregate child estimates, monitor unallocated scope buffer, and address subtask over-allocation errors.

Project Workspaces (The Global Page)

• Workspace Overview & WBS: Navigate the Work Breakdown Structure tree, customize Jira filters, and use keyboard undo.
• Planning Workspace: View total project scope, monitor aggregate uncertainty, and use the "Find & Fix" workflow for unestimated work.
• Tracking Workspace: Monitor logged work against estimates with the Project Progress bar and track early-warning risk alerts.
• Review Workspace: Run sprint retrospectives, evaluate project variance (budget vs. actual cost), and review task estimation accuracy.

Reference & Advanced

• Calculating Uncertainty: Learn the mathematical formula for uncertainty percentage and how bounds roll up through issue hierarchies.
• Problem Filters & Hygiene: Filter your backlog using the 4 built-in diagnostic filters: Unestimated, Exceeding High, Approaching High, and Subtasks Estimate Too High.
• JQL & Entity Properties: Query range estimates directly in Jira JQL using indexed entity properties.