13 ms·
Hofstadter's Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law.
by jwpeddle 13y ago
Hofstadter's Law: It always takes longer than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law.
- flurdy 13y agoTrue, and Parkinson's Law will ensure it will take at least that time
- mpg33 13y agoYes but wouldn't it at least close the gap to make the time estimate a little more realistic?
- dj-wonk 13y agoAccording to DJ Wonk's Law (shamelessly self-named), when discussing software estimation, it is inevitable (only a matter of time) that someone will mention Hofstadter's Law.