Episode 12

How long is that going to take?

December 29, 2020 · 14:55

The eternal question that every developer hears: How long is that going to take? Aaron and Joel discuss some ways to frame that question, and how to provide an estimate that will avoid unnecessary disappointment.

00:00 Accurate estimates can be difficult
02:00 Disconnect between a developer and a stakeholder
03:00 How Aaron approaches an estimate
06:05 Pad the estimate? Ranges?
07:38 The importance of open communication
08:12 Translating "hours" into real world time
09:50 Planning not pricing
11:56 Silly bit

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Host

Aaron Saray

Host

Joel Clermont

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How long is that going to take?

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