THE SHORT ANSWER
No, technical debt is a leverage tool when used intentionally to hit market windows, provided it is paid down.
Flashcards
Q1
What is intentional vs. unintentional tech debt?
Intentional debt is a known shortcut taken for speed; unintentional debt is poorly written code resulting from lack of skill or context.
Q2
How do you measure the interest rate on tech debt?
By tracking the reduction in feature delivery velocity and the increase in time spent on bug fixes.
Q3
When should tech debt be prioritized over new features?
When the operational cost (interest) of the debt exceeds the business value generated by shipping the next feature.
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