estimate

Estimate effort and time for development tasks using structured sizing methodology.

Steps

1. Read the task or feature description and identify all sub-tasks.
2. For each sub-task, assess complexity:
3. Estimate effort using T-shirt sizing:
4. Apply risk multipliers:
5. Sum estimates and add 20% buffer for integration and testing.
6. Present optimistic, expected, and pessimistic estimates.

Format

Task: <description>
Sub-tasks:
  - <task> [Size] [Risk: multiplier] = <estimate>
Total: <sum>

Rules

• Never give a single point estimate; always provide a range.
• Include testing time in every estimate.
• Flag tasks where the estimate confidence is low.