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How I estimate work as a staff software engineer (www.seangoedecke.com)
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[–] 20 points 8 months ago (5 children)

Take how long you think it will take, double the number and increase the units (at least until you're senior). e.g. 2 days -> 4 weeks

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  • [–] 14 points 8 months ago (1 child)

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

    I normally use the Scotty method - multiply by four.

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months 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.

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