ACCURATE ENG ESTIMATIONS: PREDICTING AND NEGOTIATING THE FUTURE

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

Estimating project timelines in software is hard. Initial estimates are commonly disrupted by external pressures to deliver faster. Estimates are also pressured by cross-functional teams, upper management, and ego-driven desires for faster delivery. To deal with these pressures, it’s helpful to focus on project scope, use productivity metrics, and address optimism bias and black swan events.