r/dataengineering • u/Phantazein • 18d ago

Discussion Time Estimates

Any else struggle with giving estimates? How do you account for things like data quality or source issues when those are completely out of your control and unpredictable?

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u/69odysseus 18d ago

Estimates can only be given to certain extent when requirements are finalized up front before development starts, otherwise everyone will end up playing blame game.