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Sep 23, 2025 6 min

Software Estimations and Agile: Finding the Balance

from Architecture Corner Hosted by Mario Bittencourt

Architecture Corner Newsletter Podcast - where we explore the practical challenges of software development and discover actionable solutions for real-world scenarios. Estimations and agile methodologies often seem at odds with each other, creating tension in development teams. Many developers struggle with providing meaningful estimates while embracing agile's flexibility, leading to either over-rigid planning or complete abandonment of forecasting. In this episode we will cover: Common misconceptions about software estimations and their actual purpose Why agile teams still need planning despite embracing change The cone of uncertainty and how it affects project predictability Work breakdown structure (WBS) as a practical estimation technique How estimates serve as discussion points rather than commitments Balancing flexibility with business realities and budget constraints Strategies for improving estimation accuracy without sacrificing agility For more details, check ⁠here⁠. If you are interested in more information about software development and architecture, subscribe to our ⁠newsletter⁠. ---- https://architecturecorner.dev

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