Forecast calculator
AI makes building fast. Reviewing, deciding and waiting still take time. This adds it all up.
1. What are you building?
ProductData and platformMaintenance Logins and payments are always high risk.
2. How long does building take with AI?Hands-on building with your AI tools. Just the building.
Building in old or fragile code? AI helps less there, so pick a longer option.
3. How risky is it?
4. What still needs deciding or designing?
5. Waiting on anyone outside the team?
For example a vendor, another team, a customer, app store review, a security review or legal approval.
Adjust the suggested days
Starting suggestions. Change them to fit your team.
Under half a day0.25
0.5
Decisions: Nothing, it's clear0
0.5
Decisions: Some questions or screens to design1
3
Waiting: One party, e.g. a vendor1
3
Waiting: Several parties or approvals3
10
Answer the questions above to see your estimate.