title: How to estimate a programming task if you have no experience in it
body: <p>I am having a difficult time with management asking for estimates on programming tasks that are using third-party controls that I have no prior experience with.</p>
  
  <p>I definitely understand why they would want the estimates, but I feel as though any estimate I give will either be a) too short and make me look bad or b) too long and make me look bad.</p>
  
  <p>What estimate or reply could I give management to get them off of my back so that I can continue doing my work!</p>