Git Workflow Strategies for Technical Debt Management

Explore effective Git workflow strategies for managing technical debt in this 36-minute conference talk from Devoxx. Gain insights into the technical debt metaphor and its impact on agile development, understanding how accepting suboptimal programming practices for short-term gains can lead to increased software development costs over time. Learn about different categories of technical debt and discover how to leverage Git workflows to incrementally and safely reduce code quality issues. Delve into agile methodologies for measuring and addressing technical debt, including incorporating specific backlog entries and implementing continuous inspection processes. Benefit from the expertise of Raquel Pau Fernández, an experienced Java programmer, big data specialist, and project leader of the open-source tool Walkmod, as she shares valuable techniques for improving code quality and maintaining sustainable development practices.