Jan 26Tools to Track and Manage Technical DebtIf you are looking for a tool to start managing technical debt this article will help you make the right decision. We will look at the tools to track small, medium, and large pieces of debt and the process to reduce technical debt. Businesses of all sizes struggle with managing…Tech Debt4 min readTech Debt4 min read
Jan 26The 3 Best VS Code Extensions to Handle TODOsAs software engineers, we use TODOs and FIXMEs all the time. We’ve picked out the three best Visual Studio Code extensions to help you handle them. Visual Studio Code has a rich ecosystem of plugins and extensions that help make our jobs easier and faster. TODOs and FIXMEs are part…Vscode4 min readVscode4 min read
Jan 19How to Refactor Code in Visual Studio CodeIn this article, we’ll explore how you can refactor your code using the Visual Studio Code (VS Code) code editor. We’ll also explore the best VS Code extensions. Refactoring improves code’s internal structure without altering the current behaviour. Refactoring your code helps your team manage technical risk. The act of…Refactoring7 min readRefactoring7 min read
Jan 183 Technical Debt Metrics Every Engineer Should KnowLooking to measure technical debt? Here are the top 3 tech debt metrics you should be measuring. Our team helps elite software engineering teams measure, prioritise and address technical debt. This article shares the best, tried-and-tested scientific methods to get quantitative data on technical debt. Technical debt is an inevitable…Engineering Mangement8 min readEngineering Mangement8 min read
Published in CodeX·Jan 4The Engineer’s Complete Guide to Technical Debt“Technical debt” has an image problem, like student loans or mortgage payments. But acquiring technical debt can be a good decision, in the same way that taking out a financial loan can be. Just like financial loans, the cost of technical debt can be a good deal in exchange for…Dev Ops9 min readDev Ops9 min read
Dec 14, 2022The Engineer’s Guide to Writing Meaningful Code CommentsGreat code commenting practices don’t just benefit engineers. They boost code quality and fight tech debt. So what are the types of code comments, and when and how should we write them? “What on earth does this do?” “Why wasn’t this a ticket?” Been there? If you’re anything like most…Software Development7 min readSoftware Development7 min read
Dec 8, 20225 of the Best Jira Extensions for EngineersJira can be hard work for engineers. Here are 5 of the very best Jira plugins that make Jira much, much more pleasant to work with. Let’s face it. Jira, the most popular project management tool on the planet, is not up to par. I get why it’s popular —…Software Development6 min readSoftware Development6 min read
Nov 25, 2022Technical Debt: Lessons from 10 Years of ChangeWhat can we learn from 10 years of change in software engineering, and the impact of technical debt on code quality and outcomes? Focussing on tech debt can feel like a new thing. After all, software has evolved to become far more efficient. But a decade-old research paper from researchers…Software Development5 min readSoftware Development5 min read
Published in CodeX·Nov 21, 2022Why it’s Time to Shift Left Technical DebtWe need to talk about shifting tech debt left. Here’s how we can improve codebase health and improve quality in the future by focussing on tech debt. Shifting left has brought massive benefits for testing, security and DevOps, but not for tech debt and issue tracking. …Dev Ops6 min readDev Ops6 min read
Published in CodeX·Jun 14, 2022Member-onlyHow to Reduce Time Spent on Refactoring? 3 Tips from a DevWhat is Code Refactoring? Code refactoring is the process of restructuring the previously written code without changing the code functionality. Refactoring does not mean adding new features or re-writing code to fix any kind of bugs. There are several benefits of doing refactoring, which include: Performance Better Code Coverage Improves Code Readability A better…Software Development6 min readSoftware Development6 min read
