The-one-cost-engineers-and-product-managers-dont-consider

7/6/2013

This article discusses a commonly overlooked cost in engineering and product development: the cost of technical debt. It emphasizes that technical debt, which refers to the cost of shortcuts and compromises made during the development process, can have a significant impact on a company's long-term success. The article highlights that engineers and product managers often underestimate the time and resources required to address technical debt, leading to potential delays, decreased productivity, and increased complexity in future projects. It emphasizes the importance of considering the hidden costs of technical debt and implementing strategies to manage and minimize it early on in the development process.

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