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T. AdefioyeThe Technical–Business Equilibriumhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4842-9654-7_6

6. Managing Technical Debt

Temidayo Adefioye1  
(1)
Lagos, Nigeria
 

In the realm of software engineering, there exists a silent yet formidable enemy known as technical debt. It lurks within the codebase, quietly accumulating interest over time, until one day it demands its due. This chapter delves into the crucial subject of managing technical debt and provides insights and strategies for software engineers to build robust, flexible systems that stand the test of time.

Technical Debt and Its Impact on Software Development

To illustrate the profound impact of technical ...

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