Summary

In this chapter, we’ve ventured into the bustling cityscape of technical debt, becoming for a moment financial analysts of the tech world. In this new role, we’ve grappled with the concept of technical debt, likened to a looming credit card balance that accrues when code is implemented hastily without proper planning or quality assurance. We’ve seen how this silent and invisible threat, when left unchecked, could escalate quickly and have significant impacts, such as causing hurdles during security re-reviews, much like missed credit card payments would negatively impact your financial credit score.

Equipped with the knowledge of early warning signs, akin to receiving overdraft notices in financial matters, we’ve learned to detect and address the creeping menace of technical debt. Furthermore, we’ve explored practical tools and techniques to manage this debt, similar to the relief that comes with consolidating financial debt...