[AccessD] Determining Time for Project

Good advice...me thinks.

Better to end early, than late.

Since it's only you, you won't have to take into account what other people 
are doing, or what is the critical path of the project, you'll only be 
able to do things one at a time and in a step by step process.

Roughly, break the project as a whole down into small, manageable 
'modules' or tasks.  (At least into packages that you will be able to have 
a guestimate as to how long you will take to get them done.) Then have a 
look at how long each module will take.  If you are reliant on anyone or 
anything to get modules done, be sure to build this into your timeframes, 
and as Susan said, be generous...there's always something out there just 
waiting to trip you up! :)

Ryan






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Yes, subjective. :) I have learned, the hard way, that the initial 
estimate
is always way too short -- I now triple it -- and ignore that nagging 
voice
that says, "You're an idiot!" Then, if you finish early, you're a hero. 

Susan H. 

I know that this is all subjective, but...

How do you determine the amount of time required to build an application?

I need to do it for an internal project, but I have NO idea how to 
estimate
the time. I already know what the application needs to do and produce, but 
I
haven't got the foggiest idea how to estimate time.

I will be the only one that will be developing it, so I don't have to 
worry
about other people, just me.

Thanks for any hints, tips or ideas.


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