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> you still want a prediction of when something lands That's the problem. Of course you want that. Everybody would want that. Our lives would be easier if w
by commandlinefan 4y ago
> you still want a prediction of when something lands
That's the problem. Of course you want that. Everybody would want that. Our lives would be easier if we always knew exactly when something would be finished and how much it would cost.
What you don't seem to recognize is that if predictions could be made with that kind of accuracy... you could be replaced with a spreadsheet. The only reason you're still around is because our work is inherently unpredictable.
- proc0 4y agoRight, but eventually you have to lock it in, or there would be no point in announcing a release date or letting your customers know when to expect it. While I like the idea of never worrying about any kind of completion date, I would think it's better for business to set customer expectations. Of course it backfires if you don't hit that date, but not having one could also backfire if when the project is done no one cares to use it anymore. For me it starts with predicting accurately units of work, regardless of desired completion date. Then work with that to speed things up if needed, and use that information for estimation.