# estimation-guide

> Guidelines for effort estimation

- Author: Claude Agent
- Repository: mguttmann/autonomous-org-framework
- Version: 20260121124308
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- Last Updated: 2026-02-06
- Source: https://github.com/mguttmann/autonomous-org-framework
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name: estimation-guide
description: Guidelines for effort estimation
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# Estimation Guide

## Story Points Scale
| Points | Effort | Complexity | Uncertainty |
|--------|--------|------------|-------------|
| 1 | Hours | Simple | Low |
| 2 | Half day | Simple | Low |
| 3 | 1 day | Moderate | Some |
| 5 | 2-3 days | Moderate | Moderate |
| 8 | Week | Complex | High |
| 13 | 2 weeks | Complex | High |

## Estimation Process
1. Break into tasks
2. Estimate each task
3. Add buffer for unknowns
4. Validate with team

## Tips
- Include testing time
- Account for reviews
- Add 20% for unknowns
- Compare to similar work

## Red Flags
- > 8 points = break down
- Many unknowns = research first
- Dependencies = risk buffer