Estimating Software Projects
Steve discusses the analogy of choosing a suitcase for a vacation to illustrate the nature of software estimates. Instead of aiming for pinpoint accuracy, the goal is to get close enough to deliver a successful project, even if it requires some extra effort along the way. Emphasizing that change is inevitable in software development, he highlights that businesses often consider a project successful if it meets expectations within a reasonable margin.In this clip
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