Manage Project Portfolios More Effectively by Including Software Debt in the Decision Process

By Brent Barton, Chris Sterling, Chris Sterling

Posted September 30, 2010 | Technology |

SOFTWARE DEBT EXPLAINED

When talking about debt in software, there tends to be a focus on the code itself. This type of software debt is described as technical debt. Although this is an important type of debt to manage in software development, there are other aspects that must be tended to as well. Software debt includes the following:

Technical debt -- issues found in the code that will affect future development, but not those involving feature completeness

About The Author

Brent Barton

Brent Barton is a founding partner at Sterling Barton, LLC, a software product and consulting services company. Brent has used Agile practices for a decade as a Chief Technology Officer, PMO manager, project manager, development manager, software developer, ScrumMaster, Product Owner, coach, consultant, and trainer. He applies agility, pragmatism, persistence, organizational constructs, and process disciplines to help organizations outperform… Read More

Chris Sterling

Chris Sterling is Director of Engineering at Rally Software Development. Mr. Sterling works with clients as an Agile coach, certified Scrum trainer, and technology consultant. He has an extensive technology, process, and consulting background, allowing him to work with a diverse set of clients and teams. Mr. Sterling brings his real-world experience and deep passion for software development into his engagements, enabling others to grasp… Read More

Chris Sterling

Chris Sterling is Director of Engineering at Rally Software Development. Mr. Sterling works with clients as an Agile coach, certified Scrum trainer, and technology consultant. He has an extensive technology, process, and consulting background, allowing him to work with a diverse set of clients and teams. Mr. Sterling brings his real-world experience and deep passion for software development into his engagements, enabling others to grasp… Read More

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Manage Project Portfolios More Effectively by Including Software Debt in the Decision Process

SOFTWARE DEBT EXPLAINED

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