The article critiques the usage of the term 'technical debt' to describe various poor coding practices, suggesting that many examples labeled as such are actually poor decisions borne from rushed development or misunderstandings of the system. It highlights that accidental complexity can occur from overcomplication or incorrect tool choices rather than negligence. The author argues that using the term as an excuse for bad practices can bring about a culture of decline, as it often masks the need for better engineering practices and accountability within development teams.
The term 'technical debt' often serves as a convenient label for poor code practices, allowing teams to excuse shortcuts instead of addressing foundational issues.
Accidental complexity arises when bad decisions are made due to a misunderstanding of the system, not from negligence, leading to future complications.
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