How long will a project take to complete? How can you get this as close to reality as possible? Software estimation is an essential part of the development process and one that many people don’t know how to approach correctly. Is your team equipped with the right tools? Is there a shared understanding of the process within your team? Hosts James and Josh explore these questions and look at practical solutions to get it right.
Mapping the user experience
Demystifying the quote process with the client
Understanding your team and the time estimates they give you
Setting expectations
Internal communication and the quote process
Making tradeoff decisions
Adapting the tools you use as a team
Reusing code
Time management with client tweaks
Previous project analysis
The cost for updating and maintaining a project in the future
Early understanding of the client’s system
Building trust
Keeping devs on track via meetings
Creating a shared understanding between front and back-end developers
The value of face-to-face communication
and more.
Resources:
* Planning Poker (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planning_poker)
Find out more about Stac and Parallax:
* Stac (https://stac.works)
* Parallax (https://parall.ax)
