Paying Technical Debt

02/02/2025 15 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7

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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.Thoughtfully Critical is a weekly podcast created by Chris Wahl. You can find out more about Chris by reading his newsletter at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wahl Network⁠⁠⁠⁠. Please subscribe and leave a review to help shape the conversation.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction04:33 Leveraging debt05:26 Tracking and paying debt11:09 Where to start13:31 Getting your team involvedLinks & Resources:Identifying and Paying Off Technical Debt on Wahl NetworkThe other infinite loop that all coders fear by CommitStripFrequency Reduces Difficulty by Martin FowlerQuote: " 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. "