Stop Rolling the Dice - An Approach to Effort Estimation in Software Development

Explore a pragmatic approach to effort estimation in software development in this 45-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Learn why estimates remain crucial in the Agile and Lean era, and discover practical techniques for tackling this challenging aspect of project management. Gain insights into core concepts of decision-making, extreme contracting, and storming techniques as applied to effort estimation. Acquire a toolbox of methods for real-world scenarios, helping both developers and decision-makers improve their estimation processes. Move beyond guesswork and develop a more structured approach to evaluating project feasibility, profitability, and resource allocation.