Debt Metaphor

Why it was recommended

For the best description of technical debt, you can't do better than listen to the man who first coined the term.

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What it covers

Ward Cunningham explains the history and intent of the debt metaphor, which he coined while refactoring the WyCash product. He says debt means code reflecting an incomplete. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Ward Cunningham

Length

4 min 44 sec

Year

2009

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