Introducing a No-Fuss Scrum Poker Tool for Agile Teams

In the realm of agile development, effective planning poker sessions are essential for accurately estimating stories and streamlining team collaboration. Recognizing the limitations of existing tools—such as intrusive ads, restrictive usage policies, and accessibility issues—I decided to develop a straightforward and free Scrum Poker application designed to enhance your sprint planning process.

This lightweight platform allows team members to quickly join as guests and cast their votes on user stories’ story points, fostering a seamless and distraction-free experience. Unlike some popular options that rely heavily on advertising and premium features, this app focuses solely on core functionality, making it ideal for teams seeking a minimalist and free solution.

My own team previously used a different tool, but ads often interrupted our sessions, and ad-blockers weren’t always reliable—especially given our browser restrictions, including the inability to use certain major browsers like Brave. With this in mind, I aimed to create an accessible alternative that eliminates such frustrations.

Beyond just providing a practical solution, building this app allowed me to explore and deepen my understanding of the Mercure protocol, which enables real-time data updates effortlessly. I see this project as a step toward creating more niche yet valuable tools to help make the internet a less cluttered and more efficient space, at least for essential functions.

If you’re interested in trying out the tool, visit https://scrum-poker.space/ and see how it can simplify your sprint planning sessions.

Happy planning!