Managing Technical Debt

Dear adventurous trailblazers, we’ve bid farewell to the shimmering sands of our data desert, swapping them for the bustling skyscrapers of civilization. As we change our archaeologist hats for shiny business suits, we are stepping into a world that dwells at the confluence of technology and finance. Welcome to the ever-present yet intriguing universe of technical debt.

And remember, where technology and money intersect, debt isn’t far behind. Prepare yourself for this new journey. Here’s what this chapter has in store:

• What is technical debt? Just as credit card debt accrues when you spend beyond your means without immediately paying off your balance, technical debt builds when code is implemented quickly without proper planning or quality assurance. Both situations might seem manageable in the short term, but they can rapidly escalate if not dealt with promptly.
• Impact on periodic security re-reviews: Much like...