I've heard it said before that weather forecasters and software developers are kindred spirits. When they are wrong, everyone complains. When they're right, no one notices. So, with that in mind, I'd like to discuss how weather forecasting and the estimation of software development effort in an agile environment are similar.
Executive Update
Stormy Skies: Forecasting in the Face of Uncertainty
By Dave Rooney
Posted September 29, 2008 | Leadership |
About The Author
Dave Rooney is a Cutter Expert. He is a veteran Agile Coach and software developer with more than 30 years’ experience. As a well-recognized member of the global Agile community since 2000, Mr. Rooney helps a wide variety of organizations — large and small, private and public sector, startups and Fortune 15 companies — improve their software delivery process. He has a deep interest in the human factors involved in the effective delivery of… Read More
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