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The Guru Method Prevails: Nearly 50% of Companies Use "Best Judgment" Estimation Techniques

Posted January 6, 2003 | Leadership |

The most common method of software estimation, according to a recent survey by Cutter Consortium of more than 100 software development organizations of varied sizes, is the very basic technique of using the rough judgment of experienced developers -- the "guru" method.

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Ian Hayes
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