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Technical Debt Is Not Free
Technical debt is a silent killer in software development, often accumulating unnoticed until it causes significant issues. Even mature teams that recognize and document technical debt can struggle if they don’t take action. Just as ignoring financial debt can lead to severe consequences, ignoring technical debt can have equally severe consequences. In this session, we will explore the concept of technical debt, providing practical strategies for documenting, tracking, and effectively addressing it. Attendees will learn to identify technical debt early, prioritize it, and implement solutions to prevent it from derailing projects. By the end of this session, you’ll have a clear roadmap for managing technical debt and ensuring your projects remain on track.
Learning Objectives
- Understand what technical debt is and how to measure it.
- Understand how to track technical debt meaningfully for developers and the business.
- Learn ways to combat technical debt.