Is it worth the time?

A calculator based on xkcd #1205

We perform a routine task time every . We think we can save each time we perform this task by optimizing it. We want to recoup our optimization investment within through time saved performing the task.

To fulfill these criteria, our optimization budget is:
i

Person unit definitions

  • person-day = 8 hours
  • person-week = 40 hours
  • person-sprint = 80 hours (2 person-weeks)
Calendar: ??? calendar-seconds
Person: ??? person-days

Should we invest our time?

Source and attribution on GitHub