Project Management: Time Estimations

#1

Post by JacKTrocinskI » Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 5:07 PM UTC

Project Management: Time Estimations
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Re: Project Management: Time Estimations

#2

Post by daly » Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 7:04 PM UTC

To quote:

Time estimates matter not only to the business but they’re a reflection of your level of expertise as a software developer. An experienced software developer can keep tasks on schedule and communicate delays in advance.

I have 51 years as a software developer. Time estimates are worthless.

Re: Project Management: Time Estimations

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Post by JacKTrocinskI » Wed, Nov 30, 2022, 7:19 PM UTC

daly wrote: post #2

To quote: Time estimates matter not only to the business but they’re a reflection of your level of expertise as a software developer. An experienced software developer can keep tasks on schedule and communicate delays in advance. I have 51 years as a software developer. Time estimates are worthless.

That's not really a great counter argument, can you explain why you think time estimates are worthless? Do you prefer story points instead? How do you schedule a project with your clients?