Episode 207 – Tech Debt vs Cruft

Today we are going to talk about tech debt. What it is and how to manage it.

1) What is tech debt?

- Intentional vs Unintentional (Software Entropy / Code Rot) cruft

- Architectural Choice vs Poor Development Practice

Types of tech debt

- Deliberate Technical Debt

- Accidental/Outdated Design Tech Debt

- "Bit Rot" Technical Debt

2) What is the effect of tech debt?

- Ease of Development?

- Team Moral (https://codeahoy.com/2020/01/25/technical-debt/)

3) How can you manage it?

- Tech Debt

- Cruft

4) Is there good tech debt?

- Tech Debt

5) How to get out of "the hole"

Resources

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technical_debt

https://docondev.com/blog/2010/10/technical-debt-versus-cruft

https://www.outsystems.com/blog/posts/technical-debt/

https://codeahoy.com/2020/01/25/technical-debt

"Tempting Time" by Animals As Leaders used with permissions - All Rights Reserved

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