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October 20, 2021

Episode 10: Software estimation

32 minutes

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.

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