Intro to Beyond Estimates with Woody Zuill

Let’s explore the purpose and use of estimates in the management
of software development efforts, and consider possible
alternatives.


We say we depend on estimates to make important decisions, and
yet we’re often disappointed by the results.


Why are we so challenged at using estimates? Are estimates for
cost, time, or effort always needed? Is it possible there are
other ways to approach our work? If we didn’t use estimates,
could we be successful at building software?


The default use of an “estimate-driven” approach is pervasive in
software development efforts, and while estimates can be useful
for some things, it is worthwhile to scrutinize our use of
estimates for cost, time, and effort, and to seek better ways to
manage software development projects.


There are a number of things to explore and many questions to
ask. For example, do we really need estimates for all the things
we are currently using them? Are we getting a reasonable benefit
from them? Is it possible to manage software development projects
without these estimates, or at least with fewer estimates? Is
there a way to prove that estimates are helping us make good
decisions?


If you want to learn more about Beyond Estimates and see Woody
live on stage, join his talk at the Agile meets Architecture
conference early April in Berlin. We have a special discount code
for our viewers for 10% off: AMASAIS10 .


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