Multiply Every Estimate
always multiply by a fudge factor 1. Make a realistic estimation. 2. Multiply by a factor of 3 to 5. 3. Now you have an optimistic estimate. Continue improving you realistic estimation skills at step 1 on subsequent occasions.
A chat screenshot presents a tongue-in-cheek guide to software estimation. It advises multiplying a realistic estimate by 3–5 to produce an “optimistic” estimate, then sarcastically repeating the process because developer timelines are unreliable. The meme is used as a reaction to optimistic project deadlines or missed delivery dates.
- @dev_meme / 6938 2025-07-04
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- image
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- 800×321 · 33.0 KiB
- Mood
- sarcastic
- Language
- en
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