February 05, 2025
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February 05, 2025
Use data-driven estimations to predict project timelines
Gut-based assumptions aren't optimal when it comes to estimating project timelines. Data is your best-friend to get on the right track.
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Jocelyn James
Jocelyn is an engineering manager at Bitly.
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