Machines and their parts become less efficient over time, and this degradation applies to software as well, known as technical debt. Unlike physical wear, technical debt accumulates from code changes and shortcuts taken during development. The rapid pace of software development and focus on quick feature delivery lead to an increase in technical debt. The original concept of technical debt, introduced in 1992, highlights the need for developers to manage and address this growing issue to prevent rising maintenance costs and decreased usability in software applications.
Technical debt occurs when shortcuts in software design lead to increased costs in the future unless developers update the software to "pay down" the debt.
Development lifecycles are getting shorter, prompting organizations to prioritize getting features out quickly, which can lead to hidden long-term software usability issues.
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