That 'just ship it fast' decision created a $100K maintenance headache. Your developers aren't slow — they're paying interest on your shortcuts.
Technology trends expire. Vendors get acquired. But solid decision processes, adaptable teams, and good judgment compound over time. Build those.
The boring stuff wins: infrastructure, data governance, change management. Successful tech strategy is the iceberg below the waterline.
That crusty ERP from 2005 handles 80% of your critical processes. Before you replace everything, here's why legacy systems deserve a strategy seat.
While everyone focuses on shiny new technologies, these foundational decisions quietly determine whether your company thrives or struggles.
Real-world lessons on balancing speed with stability and how tracking technical debt like financial debt can transform your development process.
Three warning signs your technical debt is critical: devs leaving, simple changes need refactoring, bug fixes create new bugs. Here's a fix framework.
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