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How I estimate work as a staff software engineer (www.seangoedecke.com)
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[–] marlowe221@lemmy.world 3 points 2 hours ago (1 children)

I…. am not actually sure if you’re joking or not.

I normally use the Scotty method - multiply by four.

[–] MalReynolds@slrpnk.net 4 points 2 hours ago* (last edited 2 hours ago)

I…. am not actually sure if you’re joking or not.

Bit of Column A, bit of column B...

Maybe it should have been 'Take how long you think it will take at first blush'. Scotty's method is good with a bit more experience.