Technical debt: How to measure and manage it with DevOps

Technical debt is a common concept in software development, referring to the additional work created by choosing an expedient solution over a more optimal one. This debt accumulates due to factors such as time constraints, budget limitations, and skill deficits, and can result in longer development times, diminished product quality, and tarnished company reputation if left unchecked. Although not inherently negative, technical debt requires careful management to prevent it from becoming unmanageable. Measuring technical debt through tools like SonarQube and Kiuwan, and employing DevOps practices can help teams detect and address issues early on, maintaining a sustainable balance between speed and code quality. DevOps enhances communication, ensures continuous delivery, and minimizes repetitive manual tasks, thereby saving time and cost for businesses. While not all technical debt needs immediate repayment, it is crucial to keep it below a manageable threshold to preserve the integrity of the software product.

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