On: When did estimates turn into deadlines?

[floren]

> Kirk: Mr. Scott. Have you always multiplied your repair estimates by a factor of four?

> Scotty: Certainly, sir. How else can I keep my reputation as a miracle worker?

[dhosek → floren]

There’s a whole generation of developers who have internalized this.

[ikiris → dhosek]

There’s a whole generation of management who have caused this due to their own behavior.

[dtgriscom → floren]

My rule: list all the tasks, estimate times for each task, add up all the estimates, and multiply the results by π. If you're using unknown technology, use π^2.

[EasyMark → dtgriscom]

I do something similar but I use the Indiana version of 3.2 https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30214/new-math-time-indi...