The Technical Debt Trap - Understanding and Managing Code Rework

Explore the concept of technical debt in software development through this insightful conference talk from YOW! 2017. Delve into the origins of the technical debt metaphor, its current meaning, and learn how to properly identify and manage it in your projects. Discover the differences between what is and isn't considered technical debt, understand its importance, and examine the costs associated with misunderstanding this crucial concept. Gain valuable insights from Doc Norton, an independent Agile & Executive Coach, as he shares strategies for effectively addressing technical debt in your codebase. Enhance your understanding of clean code practices, refactoring techniques, and emergent design principles to improve the long-term maintainability and quality of your software projects.

The Technical Debt Trap • Doc Norton • YOW! 2017