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> I got very little idea, but you really want a number, so here's a number Where does the "Scientific" come in? Because I really thought it implied having a go
by jolmg 8y ago
> I got very little idea, but you really want a number, so here's a number
Where does the "Scientific" come in? Because I really thought it implied having a good idea, which made SWAG seem like an oxymoron.
- SketchySeaBeast 8y agoI believe it's juxtaposition for comedic effect.
- kthejoker2 8y agoIf your guess is a mathematical formula with assumptions for the inputs, those assumptions can be tested and the formula refined ... It's a SWAG. You use things like Average/95/99, t shirt sizing, how much work can be done in parallel, 3rd party/client dependencies, ramp up time for a new library ... it's still a wild assed guess but at least there's some basis in reality and you can defend your estimate - show me what I'm wrong about or missing and I'll revise my formula. Negotiating over the assumptions and inputs is 90% of the battle anyway. Without a model you're standing on sand.