The technical debt metaphor is misleading because much of the so-called debt never needs to be repaid. This conclusion is apparent when using the Minimum Viable Architecture (MVA) approach.

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Technical debt (TD) is often viewed as a liability, but it can be leveraged to facilitate learning and avoid over-investment. Using a Minimum Viable Architecture (MVA) approach allows teams to make informed decisions about addressing TD by focusing on what is necessary for the success of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP). Not all perceived TD needs to be resolved, as some may turn out to be non-issues. Understanding how to appropriately manage TD helps teams effectively balance short-term delivery goals with long-term viability.

How to Make Technical Debt Your Friend

Without technical debt, nothing would get built

Incurring Technical Debt is a risk-management trade-off

Whether TD needs to be tackled depends upon the MVP & MVA

<p>I could not agree more with the premises of this article. As a matter of fact, I have incurred in tremendous technical debt in my current project. knowing that some of it will need to be repaid someday, but frankly, most of it will remain untouched. I have lived enough to tell that “Temporary solutions” are often permanent and most of the times good enough.</p>


<p>How to make tech debt your friend? Well, be grateful for the time NOT spent on difficult stuffs. My 2 cents is to always TRACK the tech debt somewhere. Explicit tech debt is good. Hidden bad things are the worst.</p>
