ContingencyBuffer
ContingencyBuffer is a term used to describe a protective margin of time, budget, or capacity added to plans and systems to absorb variability and unforeseen events. It functions as a dynamic cushion that helps maintain performance when actual conditions diverge from estimates. The concept can appear in project management, operations planning, and system design.
The primary purpose of a contingency buffer is to prevent schedule delays, cost overruns, or degraded service
ContingencyBuffer is related to, but distinct from, contingency reserves and management reserves. Contingency reserves are funds
Examples include allocating an extra 10% of testing time to absorb flaky runs in software projects or