Stop Multiplying by 4: Practical software estimation

Description

In today's growing software field, many developer are being asked questions to estimate how long new features or bug fixes, will take to complete. I have heard many ways of using "formulas" to estimate time, but none of them have any mathematical backing. In this session I talk about simple ways to improve your estimation by calibrating your intuitive nature to estimate. I will also explain how to use some simple mathematically sound techniques to providing project owners with more accurate estimates.

Conférence donnée lors du PHP Tour Lyon 2014, ayant eu lieu les 24 et 25 juin 2014.

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Audio : anglais

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Le speaker

Reeves CHARLES

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A PHP developer for the past 14 years, I have contributed to many projects ranging from: online sweepstakes, custom CMS, eCommerce and Marketing, and Custom software. Currently I am freelancing working with a company on Google Ad Analytic's and planning, which relies heavily on statistical algorithms to build out suggestions for ad spends. When I'm rarely not developing, I spend my time playing Magic the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons.

Commentaires

good presentation which helps to understand how to better estimate time to deliver code. Good point for the last sides which reference helping books. Thanks.

Fox074, le 25/06/2014

Absolutely loved the talk! Many concrete solutions combined with a brief introduction to the theory behind it. Clearly structured and presented. Thanks! - I only rate 5 for conferences that make me feel like I'm watching a great movie though ;)

Steven VAN POECK, le 25/06/2014

A good conference, with lots of tips and pieces of advice.

Clement Herreman, le 25/06/2014