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Technical Debt

Business & Strategy

Cost of shortcuts taken during development

What is Technical Debt?

Quick fixes and workarounds that need refactoring later. Like financial debt, accumulates "interest" (harder to change).

Real-World Examples

  • Hard-coded values instead of config
  • Skipping tests for speed
  • Copy-pasted code

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Ignoring tech debt until it cripples development speed