Definitely, Maybe Agile

The Hidden Cost of Temporary Fixes


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Quick fixes turning into permanent problems? You're not alone.

In this episode of Definitely Maybe Agile, Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock tackle "longstanding risks" – those temporary solutions that somehow become permanent fixtures in our systems. From memory-leaking services to utility companies skipping maintenance, they explore how small shortcuts create massive long-term costs.

This Week's Takeaways:

  • Document your band-aids with clear reasoning and next steps
  • Protect team capacity to enable thoughtful decision-making
  • Focus on system resilience rather than trying to prevent every failure

Perfect for engineering leaders, DevOps teams, and anyone managing complex technical systems. Subscribe for more insights on scaling agile practices and building maintainable systems.

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Definitely, Maybe AgileBy Peter Maddison and Dave Sharrock


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