Software Estimations and Agile: Finding the Balance

23/09/2025 6 min Temporada 6 Episodio 11

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Architecture Corner Newsletter Podcast - where we explore the practical challenges of software development and discover actionable solutions for real-world scenarios.Estimations and agile methodologies often seem at odds with each other, creating tension in development teams. Many developers struggle with providing meaningful estimates while embracing agile's flexibility, leading to either over-rigid planning or complete abandonment of forecasting.In this episode we will cover:Common misconceptions about software estimations and their actual purposeWhy agile teams still need planning despite embracing changeThe cone of uncertainty and how it affects project predictabilityWork breakdown structure (WBS) as a practical estimation techniqueHow estimates serve as discussion points rather than commitmentsBalancing flexibility with business realities and budget constraintsStrategies for improving estimation accuracy without sacrificing agilityFor more details, check ⁠here⁠.If you are interested in more information about software development and architecture, subscribe to our ⁠newsletter⁠.----https://architecturecorner.dev

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