The Impact of Technical Debt and Software Erosion and Why we Need to Shift Towards Architecture
In this interview, Rainer Koschke, a professor of software engineering and co-founder of the Axivion company (acquired by Qt), delves into the critical concept of software erosion - also known as technical debt.
1. What Is Software Erosion?
Software erosion encompasses terms like technical debt, code smells, and bad smells.
It refers to structural deficiencies in code that hinder development and make it harder to understand and modify.
Unlike functional errors, software erosion affects maintainability and agility.
2. The Impact of Software Erosion:
Evidence shows a link between software erosion and defects, impacting both code quality and reliability.
As systems grow over time, addressing erosion becomes urgent due to society's reliance on software.
3. Preventing Erosion:
Companies must prioritize erosion prevention.
While testing before shipping is common, integrating erosion analysis into continuous integration processes is crucial.
4. Looking Ahead:
Currently, code smells are addressed at the source code level.
Rainer predicts a shift toward addressing architecture erosion at a higher level, emphasizing architectural integrity.
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