Time estimates matter not only to the business but they’re a reflection of your level of expertise as a software developer. An experienced software developer can keep tasks on schedule and communicate delays in advance.
I have 51 years as a software developer. Time estimates are worthless.
That's not really a great counter argument, can you explain why you think time estimates are worthless? Do you prefer story points instead? How do you schedule a project with your clients?
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[ 3.6 ms ] story [ 16.4 ms ] threadTime estimates matter not only to the business but they’re a reflection of your level of expertise as a software developer. An experienced software developer can keep tasks on schedule and communicate delays in advance.
I have 51 years as a software developer. Time estimates are worthless.