The Founder's Guide to Technical Debt

Managing the Debt

Technical debt is like financial debt. A little bit can help you grow fast, but too much will bankrupt you.

When to Take on Debt

In the early stages of an MVP, speed is everything. Take the shortcuts, but document them.

When to Repay Debt

When your product starts to find traction, take the time to refactor the core modules that are slowing down development.