> estimation is hard ... and pointless. Imagine a sort of strawman (but realistic) candid conversation: "Why do you need to know how long this is going to ta

> estimation is hard ... and pointless. Imagine a sort of strawman (but realistic) candid conversation: "Why do you need to know how long this is going to take to deliver?" "Because we only have a limited budget" "Do you know how much money you have?" "Yes" "So if I estimate that it's going to take longer than you have budgeted...?"