What is the Fibonacci Sequence?
It is an infinite series of natural numbers.
Definition
The Fibonacci Sequence is an infinite series of natural numbers where each term is the sum of the two preceding ones, starting with 0 and 1 or 1 and 1.
Design in Nature
The sequence is observed in natural phenomena such as the spiral patterns of shells and the arrangement of leaves on plants.
Agile Estimation
The Fibonacci Sequence is commonly used in agile techniques for estimating effort and complexity, such as planning poker.
Example
0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89...
Applications
It has practical applications in fields like computing, game theory, and is used as a tool in the analysis of financial markets.
Golden Ratio
The ratio of consecutive Fibonacci numbers approximates the Golden Ratio, a mathematical concept often associated with aesthetic beauty.