We're diving deep into the concept of technical debt. I'll explore what it is, where it comes from, and most importantly, how to manage it effectively. I'll discuss strategies for using technical debt as a tool without letting it become a burden, and how to balance the need for progress with the importance of maintaining a healthy codebase. Join me as I navigate the complexities of technical debt and keep projects on track.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

04:33 Leveraging debt

05:26 Tracking and paying debt

11:09 Where to start

13:31 Getting your team involved

Links & Resources:

Identifying and Paying Off Technical Debt on Wahl Network

The other infinite loop that all coders fear by CommitStrip

Frequency Reduces Difficulty by Martin Fowler

Quote: " Good ideas on paper don't always translate into good ideas in reality. It's best to nip those debt issues in the bud early. "