Again. I agree. I take whatever I think it will take and double it (seriously). That usually gets within 5 hrs either way.
I have no idea why this works. Track your time on projects and you will start to see a trend. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of JesterXL Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 12:21 PM To: Flashcoders mailing list Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] {Business/Workflow} The use of mock prototypes Experience. Time estimations are not a science, ecspecially considering the plethora of things that can go wrong. If you run a company, off-load some of the time estimtaions to the developer/designers themselves, and then compare estimated with actual as well as order (sometimes you do tasks in different order than planned). Yes, there is overhead in tracking, but if you want to charge for what you are doing, you need to be accurate, and it's a process of continually improving yours and everyone's time estimating abilities. ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Deakin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Flashcoders mailing list" <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 2:16 PM Subject: Re: [Flashcoders] {Business/Workflow} The use of mock prototypes I do get my designers (i run a company) to mock things up first. But what i find difficult is being able to say how long a job should take. Thats what i develope prototypes for. if anyone know abetter way please tell me. On 3/1/06, JesterXL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hrm, opposite for me: > http://www.jessewarden.com/archives/2006/02/prototype_solut.html > > In fact, most turn into projects if you aren't careful. I've found, if > you > have a talented designer, you're best bet is to get them to create mock > prototypes to get in front of users quickly before the actual developers > imlement the interface. Change control is challenging in that the > designer > is responsible for not only keeping track of what changed, but informing > her > manager who in turn informs the developers. Prioritizing those changes is > also challenging because developers obviously think functionality is more > important, but it's not their call really. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dwayne Neckles" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com> > Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 1:46 PM > Subject: [Flashcoders] {Business/Workflow} The use of mock prototypes > > > Hello folks, > > Just wondering when you are developing flash site how many folks actually > develop flash prototypes or fake quick mock up of how the site functional > will feel...it seems like a waste of time to me especially with larger > projects... but if someone didnt mind sharing their experiences on whether > one should I'd appreciate it. > > Thanks, > > Dwayne > dnecklesportfolio.com > > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > > _______________________________________________ > Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com > To change your subscription options or search the archive: > http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders > > Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software > Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training > http://www.figleaf.com > http://training.figleaf.com > _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com _______________________________________________ Flashcoders@chattyfig.figleaf.com To change your subscription options or search the archive: http://chattyfig.figleaf.com/mailman/listinfo/flashcoders Brought to you by Fig Leaf Software Premier Authorized Adobe Consulting and Training http://www.figleaf.com http://training.figleaf.com
