Minimal Viable Product
Here is something you don't hear that often: estimation is hard! It’s so hard that people almost never get this right, and probably they shouldn't because after all it’s an estimate: “An approximate calculation or judgement of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.” I have a suspicion that estimation is hard for most trades not just for software development, because people are generally quite reluctant to give you an estimate. So generally people tend to either: Overestimate and risk losing the job to someone else OR Under estimate and risk working after office hours to catch up This of course is inconvenient for everyone and tends to create a bitter relationship between the two parties. Is there another way? Yes .. avoid estimating. First of all let me…