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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by Clubber on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @06:58AM (#38189226)
You can make any deadline if you pad enough.
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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by pbmonster on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @07:29AM (#38189515)
Careful, available budget will always be spent, available time will always be filled.
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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by matwood on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @07:20AM (#38189418)
Which, when you ask enough questions, is what most stakeholders want.
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Re:Hard-to-swallow truths they won't tell you about software... by creshal on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @07:28AM (#38189509)
Unless the budget is limited, and estimates have to be "optimized" to meet political goals. At that point, disengage and waste as little time as possible on making up shit.
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