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Discussion on: As a developer, how to estimate the time for a task?

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John Peters

30 years for me. Only continuous delivery works in a 2 week sprint. Most valuable items only. No time estimates should ever be promised. Stick to Fibonaci estimates only.

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Jon Randy 🎖️

I just don't do them at all

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Muhammad Uzair

what if client & Scrum master insist on asking time estimation fo reach task ? is NO or Can't a good answer ?

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Jon Randy 🎖️ • Edited

For Scrum masters, I've told plenty that I won't estimate. If they insist, I tell them to fill in a number themselves. It does make for some 'challenging' conversations, but I think it's worth it.

The happiest, most productive teams I've worked on have been ones that are free to self organise - working in cycles that last 6 weeks.

For clients, good communication and managing expectations is key. Generally just showing them progress from time to time is the best way. Making dated promises is usually a sure-fire recipe for disappointed clients.

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Muhammad Uzair

thanks for sharing your experience, appreciate it.