estimation.md

What is Software Estimation?

• Software Estimation Is Hard. Do It Anyway
  By Jacob Kaplan-Moss, Distinguished Member Of Technical Staff, Latacora
  A four-part series that acknowledges all the challenges of software project estimation and offers actionable advice for pursuing excellence in this notoriously hard skill.

• Deadlines And Estimates In Startups
  By Marc Gauthier, VP Engineering, Drivy
  Estimates and Deadlines are often controversial in startups, with developers disliking them. However, estimates are simply educated guesses that help communicate the difficulty of a task. They are not commitments or Deadlines. Real Deadlines arise from external factors, while artificial Deadlines create stress without value. Estimates can help identify complex issues, find quick wins, and motivate developers, though they do require some time investment. If used properly, estimates and Deadlines can improve communication and productivity instead of causing toxicity.

Why is Software Estimation Important?

• Yes, You Should Estimate Software Projects (https://blog.pragmaticengineer.com/yes-you-should-estimate/)
• Estimating your way to success (https://leaddev.com/productivity-eng-velocity/estimating-your-way-success)

How Do You Estimate a Software Task?

• My Software Estimation Technique (https://jacobian.org/2021/may/25/my-estimation-technique/)