Great article on software development sins from Ionel Cristian and great quote on technical dept:
Management fear risks. Juniors fear getting in intractable situations or just don’t know how to solve it better. Seniors with cozy positions fear embarrassment - it’s already cozy enough and the golden shackles are so shiny.
Why risk looking like a fool and give management reasons for downgrade or lose that minuscule 1% salary upgrade.
But you, yes you, you can take it in your own hands. Fight for change or you’ll remain miserable and deal with “legacy” code forever.
How to convince management to change and fix the damn debt? Depends on the situation, but it’s mostly a matter of ruthless politics. Make campaigns, invent reasons, gather support.
IONEL Cristian, technological debt