Prioritizing Technical Debt as if Time and Money Matters

Explore strategies for prioritizing technical debt in software development through this insightful conference talk. Learn how to leverage version control data to uncover organizational patterns and make informed decisions about code improvements. Discover Lehman's "laws" of software evolution, understand the concept of technical debt, and examine case studies on prioritizing improvements. Delve into the effectiveness of hotspots, the connection between legacy code and technical debt, and gain practical insights on balancing short-term and long-term goals in software development. Acquire valuable resources and recommendations for further learning on software design, legacy code management, and developer productivity.

Intro
Lehman's "laws" of software evolution
Technical debt
Case study: Prioritizing technical debt
Why hotspots work
The legacy code link
Case study: How quickly can you turn your current codebase into legacy code?
Resources