<ul><li>Refactoring boosts software maintainability, scalability, and reliability.</li><li>Clean code leads to faster feature delivery, reduced defect rates, scalability for growth, and increased developer productivity.</li><li>Inadequate coding practices and weak testing methods make refactoring essential later on.</li><li>Teams struggle with prioritizing refactoring because it offers indirect benefits.</li><li>Value Stream Management and Product Operating Model bridge the gap between value of refactoring and its efficient prioritization.</li><li>Flow metrics offer quantifiable insights into areas where technical debt interferes with impact or throughput.</li><li>Technical debt should be prioritized based on outcomes and business goals instead of silos.</li><li>Leadership advocates for a culture that values refactoring and documents decisions with tools like Jira.</li><li>Refactoring is a strategic investment in your product's health and ability to deliver long-term value to your customers and business.</li></ul>

Advocating for Refactoring: Prioritization in the Context of Business Goals

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