A personal experience installing a washing machine reveals parallels with software development estimation challenges, where unexpected obstacles turned a '10-minute job' into a 4-hour endeavor. The narrative illustrates how 'unknown unknowns' and seemingly trivial differences can significantly impact project timelines, particularly relevant in ever-evolving technology environments.

https://www.cosive.com/blog/my-washing-machine-refreshed-my-thinking-on-software-effort-estimation

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