Estimating Software Projects
Steve highlights the common pitfall of organizations diving into excessive detail too soon when estimating project timelines. Instead, he advocates for using historical data and story points to create more accurate early estimates. This approach allows teams to calibrate their estimates with real project data, reducing the risk of wishful thinking and technical debt as projects progress.In this clip
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