"No one has ever solved this problem before and I'm not sure where to start" seems like an important unknown/risk to let your manager/lead know about. Likewise, the backup plan can just be "we scrap that feature" or "we solve a much simpler problem". The point is to be deliberate about what you're doing and communicate potential setbacks.
"No one has ever solved this problem before and I'm not sure where to start" seems like an important unknown/risk to let your manager/lead know about. Likewise, the backup plan can just be "we scrap that feature" or "we solve a much simpler problem". The point is to be deliberate about what you're doing and communicate potential setbacks.