Tackling Technical Debt with a Solid Testing Strategy
Introduction Technical debt is a ubiquitous problem that plagues software development teams, leading to delays, increased costs, and decreased quality. It’s estimated that the average software development team spends around 25% of its time and budget dealing with technical debt issues (1). In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of technical debt management and how a solid testing strategy can help mitigate its effects. Technical debt refers to the cost of implementing quick fixes or workarounds to meet project deadlines, rather than taking the time to implement a more robust and maintainable solution. While these shortcuts may seem appealing in the short term, they can lead to a buildup of technical debt that becomes increasingly difficult to pay back. ...