As a lead Developer, one of the most difficult decisions I make isn’t about choosing the right architecture or picking the right library — it’s knowing when to prioritize technical debt, and when to ship fast to meet business goals.

Technical debt accumulates in every software project, but not all debt is created equal. Some debt items have a negligible impact, while others can significantly slow down development teams and increase the risk of critical bugs. This presentation offers a pragmatic approach to tackling technical debt by focusing on the debt that creates the most friction.

The result? Faster development cycles, happier developers, and a more resilient codebase.