Tech debt traps to avoid

Tech debt is a term that often catches people out. Here are some ways to make sure you avoid falling into that trap!

A long time ago, computer programmer Ward Cunningham introduced the idea of tech debt. I believe he intended to improve communication between technical and less technical audiences, using a term business people could relate to.

But tech debt was originally intended to be a metaphor. And as with any metaphor, there can be a lot of gray areas, requiring careful explanation so as to avoid confusion.

Today, I hear many teams misuse the term tech debt and want to identify some common traps you can avoid, as well as alternative terminology you should use.

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