#software-estimation

That 5-Point Story Taking Three Weeks? Blame Org Friction, Not Your Estimates

Imagine estimating a simple feature at 5 points, only for it to drag on for weeks. It's not poor guessing—it's your company's hidden drag called org friction, devouring productivity.

One Dev's Year-Long Rewrite Nightmare: Why Estimates Always Lie

Everyone thought a quick refresh would do it. Nope — one dev's rewrite spiraled into a full year, exposing the raw truth of software estimation.