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>> Speaking as a senior engineer myself, I disagree because time estimation in software is not a useful activity. The only thing it helps is political manipulat
by yitchelle 8y ago
>> Speaking as a senior engineer myself, I disagree because time estimation in software is not a useful activity. The only thing it helps is political manipulation in a layer of management above you.
This is truly an amazing statement to make, especially from a senior engineer. Without a clear estimate and communicating that estimate to those who relies on your output, how can the others plan their activities, or how can you plan your activities without knowing how the others will take?
- mlthoughts2018 8y agoI don’t see why it’s an amazing statement since it’s been a very common perspective since at least The Mythical Man-Month decades ago. If other people makes plans based off of junk (read: any) estimates, it just amplifies the problems. If you’re at least honest that the estimates are meaningless, everyone can acknowledge it and come up with different solutions, especially regarding speeding up the process to get started and make checking in about blockers more meaningful and consistent.
- yitchelle 8y agoI am curious and not trying to be a dick. If you don't any time estimates for your tasks, how do you tell your stake holders when your delivery date is going to be, or do you leave it open ended and deliver when it is finished?