Development Estimation

Purpose

Create consistent, defensible estimates by:

• Triaging and clarifying scope (especially for bug lists)
• Decomposing work into deliverable components
• Accounting for testing, QA, and release overhead
• Identifying risks and unknowns with explicit mitigation
• Producing confidence-based ranges (P50/P80/P90)

Optimized for reviewing an existing project or backlog and producing a realistic delivery forecast.

When to Use