Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates

This episode covers the article, "Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates," and our AI hosts discuss the challenges software development teams face in providing reliable project estimates, particularly the pressure to meet deadlines and the resulting stress. The author advocates for using probabilistic estimations, which emphasize expressing confidence levels (e.g., "we are 80% confident") rather than aiming for precise, often unattainable, predictions. This approach aims to reduce team pressure, improve communication with management, and foster a more realistic and healthy work environment. The author highlights that this method is beneficial regardless of the project's delivery methodology (Agile, Waterfall, etc.). Ultimately, the goal is to improve planning accuracy and team well-being.

Link to the article: Software Delivery Teams, Deadlines, and the Challenge of Providing Reliable Estimates, originally published December 09, 2023.

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