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Thoughtworks Technology Podcast

Acknowledging and addressing technical debt in startups and scale-ups

Sep 22, 2022
39:11

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Quick takeaways

  • In startups, technical debt arises from time pressures and innocence, leading to inefficiencies and iterative improvements.
  • Recognizing technical debt in growing companies is crucial for preventing delays in delivery and aligning development efforts with business goals.

Deep dives

The Root Causes of Technical Debt in Startups

In startups, technical debt often arises from time pressures and innocence. Time pressures lead to rushed decisions to meet tight deadlines, while innocence stems from lack of experience or knowledge. For instance, in a project trying to locate nearby drivers for customers, initial approaches may be inefficient due to inexperience. Iterative improvements are needed to address technical debt, with each stage revealing gaps in understanding and implementation.

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