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How Long Will My Software Project Take? Reading Estimates Honestly
9 November 2026·7 min read

How Long Will My Software Project Take? Reading Estimates Honestly

At the idea stage, estimates can be off by a factor of four either way, and that is the best case. Why a single date at the first meeting is a guess, what makes the range narrow, and the three things to ask for with every estimate.