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High technical debt

High Technical Debt is a state of your technical systems where accumulated shortcuts, outdated code, and quick fixes significantly slow down development and increase maintenance costs.


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What challenges are linked with High technical debt?

I'd put High technical debt on your radar and read on, if you're facing these challenges:

  • One of the most common issues in product teams. Teams are moving too slowly, causing frustration inside and competitors to catch up. If you’re not going to fix it, You’re going to have a bad time. Learn more

  • High cognitive load means that the team has too many things on their shoulders, making them slower to move or to think. Learn more

  • A feature factory describes a product development approach focused solely on delivering a high volume of features, often at the expense of user needs and overall product quality. Learn more

  • Your teams have no decisions about what they’re building or even how they’re building. They seek approval for most things. Learn more

  • Low innovation means that a company fails to deliver new features or improvements that meet customer needs, leading to decreased satisfaction and loyalty. Learn more

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