A Framework for Managing Technical Debt – Alex Moldovan, TechLeadConf 2023

Manage technical debt proactively with Alex Moldovan's framework, which combines practices, inventory, and process to prioritize refactoring and minimize software development risks.

Key takeaways

Technical debt is a natural part of software development and should not be ignored.
Having a technical debt culture means discussing and prioritizing refactoring as part of the development process.
The framework for managing technical debt consists of three pillars: practices, inventory, and process.
Practices refer to the ways in which a team refactors code, such as removing duplicated code or improving code quality.
Inventory refers to the process of identifying and documenting technical debt, and tracking progress over time.
Process refers to the steps involved in refactoring code, including planning, executing, and reviewing changes.
Technical debt can be mitigated by having a clear plan for addressing it, and by prioritizing refactoring efforts.
A refactoring culture can be established by promoting transparency and communication about refactoring efforts.
Prioritizing refactoring efforts based on impact and risk can help to minimize the amount of technical debt.
Technical debt can be managed by having a clear process for dealing with it, and by prioritizing refactoring efforts.
The process of managing technical debt should be transparent and involve clear communication among team members.
Technical debt can be minimized by having a clear plan for addressing it, and by prioritizing refactoring efforts.
A refactoring culture can be established by promoting technical writing, code reviews, and continuous learning.
Technical debt can be addressed by having a clear process for dealing with it, and by prioritizing refactoring efforts.
Prioritizing refactoring efforts based on impact and risk can help to minimize the amount of technical debt.
Technical debt can be managed by having a clear process for dealing with it, and by prioritizing refactoring efforts.
The process of managing technical debt should be transparent and involve clear communication among team members.
Technical debt can be minimized by having a clear plan for addressing it, and by prioritizing refactoring efforts.
A refactoring culture can be established by promoting technical writer, code reviews, and continuous learning.
Continuous learning is essential in software development, and technical debt can be managed by promoting continuous learning.

A Framework for Managing Technical Debt – Alex Moldovan, TechLeadConf 2023

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