Computer Aided Scientific Wet Finger In The Air

CASWFITA really does have some basis in reality. The main aid a computer can give you when it comes to estimating is in recording previous estimates together with the actual time taken. The thing is it is no good simply asking programmers nicely if they would awfully recording these details? No chance.

No, you have to create an environment where estimating, developing, testing, and moving to a live environment are all integrated. Not an easy thing to ask for but it has been done.