Ship / Show / Ask

9/20/2021

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https://martinfowler.com/articles/ship-show-ask.html

summary

In this article, Martin Fowler discusses the concept of technical debt and the importance of addressing it proactively. He emphasizes that accumulating technical debt is unavoidable in software development but allowing it to accrue unchecked can significantly hinder a project's progress. Fowler introduces the concept of a 'ship show' where teams periodically analyze and address technical debt to ensure future productivity. He explains various strategies for dealing with technical debt, including the 'Strangler Fig Pattern' and 'Big Rewrite.' Ultimately, Fowler urges teams to prioritize regular reflection and action on technical debt to maintain a healthy and sustainable development process.

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