Technical debt is a significant but often overlooked cost in software organizations, leading to operational burdens like broken pipelines, lost developer time, and dissatisfied customers.
Unmanaged technical debt includes issues beyond just bad code, impacting delivery timelines, sprints, and overall customer satisfaction.
Developers lose substantial time due to technical debt-related workarounds and inefficiencies, leading to developer burnout and lower quality work.
Addressing technical debt strategically by prioritizing fixes can increase velocity, improve team morale, and support future scaling for startups and growth-stage teams.