Don’t Ask Permission To Do Your Job Correctly: Avoiding The Technical Debt Trap

Technical debt is a common issue in software development, often misunderstood and misused. Clean code, informed decision-making, stakeholder alignment, and clear plans to address debt can keep it advantageous rather than detrimental. Avoid the trap of accumulating 'cruft', which lacks intentional planning and support. Shift perspectives to emphasize knowledge, communication, and pragmatic improvements to ensure sustainable code quality and avoid asking permission to do your job right.