Tech Debt Review

Introduction

The Tech Debt Review Meeting is a proactive session where the team identifies areas of technical debt that impact performance and maintainability. The discussion includes prioritizing high-impact issues, developing a reduction plan, and assigning action items to address these areas systematically.

Meeting onboarding

When introducing participants to the meeting use something along the following lines:

• Brief introduction to the Tech Debt Review:

  "This meeting evaluates technical debt and ensures priorities are set for addressing it."

• For topic Identify Tech Debt:

  "Discuss and identify areas of technical debt within the system. Use tools and team input to compile a comprehensive list."

• For topic Prioritize Items:

  "Evaluate the impact and urgency of each technical debt item. Prioritize them based on their potential impact on the system."

• For topic Plan for Reduction:

  "Develop a plan to address and reduce the prioritized technical debt items. Assign tasks and set deadlines for completion."

• For topic Monitor Progress:

  "Regularly review progress on tech debt reduction. Adjust plans as necessary to ensure continued progress and improvement."

Tips & Tricks

Regularly review and prioritize technical debt.

Involve the whole team in identifying tech debt.

Focus on high-impact items first.

Plan for regular tech debt reduction efforts.