4 ms·

> multiply by the LarryDarrell Constant of 1.5. Funny thing. If you do this organizationally, then you eventually end up making larger and larger estimates. IM

> multiply by the LarryDarrell Constant of 1.5. Funny thing. If you do this organizationally, then you eventually end up making larger and larger estimates. IMO it is better for management to understand the inherent risks associated with engineering estimation and build the padding on their end.

Scarblac 7y ago
And the time estimated is always used up, at a minimum.
Sharlin 7y ago
Hofstadter’s law: It always takes longer than you expect, even if you take into account Hofstadter’s law.