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What is Technical Debt?
Shortcuts or quick fixes in code that work now but will need to be properly fixed later
Why It Matters
Technical debt accumulates over time, eventually slowing down development and causing bugs
Real-World Example
Copying and pasting code instead of creating a reusable function saves time now but creates maintenance problems later
“Understanding terms like Technical Debt matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
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