3 Kinds of Good Tech Debt — Squarespace / Engineering
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In this blog post, the author discusses the concept of "tech debt" and categorizes it into three types: deliberate, accidental, and prudent. Deliberate tech debt refers to intentionally taking shortcuts or making trade-offs to release a product quickly, with the intention of addressing the issues later. Accidental tech debt, on the other hand, occurs unintentionally due to lack of knowledge, time pressure, or other constraints. Prudent tech debt refers to strategic decisions made to balance short-term needs with long-term goals. The author emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of tech debt and managing them effectively to avoid negative consequences on software development projects. The post serves as a useful guide for engineers and product teams in navigating and mitigating tech debt.