Hey dev community! 👋 I’m excited to announce v2 of Spades, the modern planning poker application that's helping development teams estimate story points. Spawned by my distaste of every pointing poker app I could find, it’s designed to be pleasant on the eyes and easy to use.
What is Spades?
Spades is a collaborative story point estimation tool that integrates with Linear. We help development teams streamline their planning poker sessions with:
- 🔄 Real-time voting synchronization
- 🔗 Direct Linear integration
- 📱 Fully responsive design
What's New in v2?
🧠 AI-Enhanced Collaboration
We've introduced intelligent AI features that elevate your estimation sessions. Our AI now provides smart discussion prompts and implementation questions, helping teams dive deeper into technical considerations and foster more meaningful conversations during estimation.
👥 Enhanced Host Controls
Hosts now have more power over their estimation sessions with:
- Real-time participant management
- Ability to remove users when needed
- Full control over round progression
⌨️ Command Bar + Shortcuts
Navigation just got a major upgrade with:
- Quick-access command bar
- Enhanced keyboard shortcuts
- Fast issue navigation
✨ Quality of Life Improvements
We've also packed v2 with numerous improvements:
- Smoother loading states
- Streamlined navigation
- Enhanced error handling
Why Choose Spades?
Unlike traditional pointing poker applications that feel clunky and outdated, Spades is designed to be modern, efficient, and user-friendly. We focus on:
- Seamless Integration: Your unestimated Linear issues are automatically synced into the app
- Efficient Workflow: Vote using the Fibonacci sequence and set estimates directly in Linear
- Team Focus: Facilitate discussions and reach consensus with real-time collaboration
- Active Development: Regular updates and improvements based on user feedback
Getting Started
Ready to modernize your estimation sessions? Visit spades.poker to get started by logging with your Linear account.
What's Next?
We're actively developing Spades and have exciting features in the pipeline. Stay tuned for more updates!
Questions or feedback? Reach out to us at [email protected].
Let's make estimation sessions more productive together! 🚀