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Re:Yes, Estimate Software Projects by k__ on Sunday October 20, 2019 @04:34PM (#21306916)
I really hate this estimation crap.

We do it at the start, people change their mind 10 times and then we deliver something different and it's considered business as usual.

But if I suggest just once that we cut the estimates out, people get angry and afraid.

As if they all WANT to be lied at...

Re:Yes, Estimate Software Projects by jcelerier on Sunday October 20, 2019 @04:41PM (#21306969)
> As if they all WANT to be lied at...

well... I mean, that's the whole point - end game is to have engineer-sourced figures that you can show to your banker so that they put cash in your account and become subject to the opportunity cost paradox when it's too late and you have to move your deadlines.

Re:Yes, Estimate Software Projects by k__ on Sunday October 20, 2019 @05:45PM (#21307383)
Everyone wants to play the software game, but no one wants to look the risk in the eye.

You tell people the truth and they call you unprofessional for it.