What Is Technical Debt?
Technical debt refers to shortcuts, quick fixes or outdated code that make a system harder to maintain, extend or scale in the future.
How technical debt occurs
- Legacy WebForms code
- Old SQL queries without indexing
- Features built quickly under deadline pressure
- Missing documentation
- Inconsistent coding practices
Many SMEs in London, Hertfordshire and Essex unknowingly accumulate technical debt, which eventually slows development and increases costs.
Why fixing technical debt matters
- Improves system reliability
- Reduces server load
- Makes future updates faster and cheaper
- Improves security
- Extends the lifespan of the system