Better Tech Leadership #68 David Gebhardt: From Legacy to Excellence - Decoding the Dynamics of Technical Debt
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In this episode, host Mateusz Konieczny, Full Stack Developer at @Brainhubeu, talks with David Gebhardt, CTO & CPO at mobile.de about:
- Understanding Legacy and Technical Depth: Gain insights into how legacy systems are perceived and the nuances of technical depth within a tech organization.
- Cost of Change Concept: Delve into the concept of the "cost of change" and how it influences decision-making in software engineering, emphasizing the importance of balancing functional excellence with building new features.
- Organizational Adaptation: Explore the connection between organizational structure and software development, understanding how an organization's evolution impacts communication, product structure, and technology choices.
- Strategies for Addressing Technical Debt: Discover practical strategies for addressing technical debt, including the allocation of time for functional excellence, prioritization, and the use of metrics to measure and monitor platform health.
- Incubation Depth and Deliberate Decision-Making: Explore scenarios where intentional technical debt is incurred for experimental projects, understanding the concept of "incubation depth" and the importance of clear communication and commitment before initiating such projects.
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